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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: USN-6962-1 Critical LibreOffice Macro Threat Execution

LibreOffice could be made to run programs if it opened a specially crafted file.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6962-1 August 15, 2024 libreoffice vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: LibreOffice could be made to run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - libreoffice: Office productivity suite Details: It was discovered that LibreOffice incorrectly allowed users to enable macros when a cryptographic signature failed to validate. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted document, a remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary macros. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS libreoffice 4:24.2.5-0ubuntu0.24.04.2 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libreoffice 1:7.3.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.6 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS libreoffice 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.11 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6962-1 CVE-2024-6472 Package Information: . Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6963-1 addresses a vulnerability in Firefox that allows unauthorized access to user data.. libreoffice security, ubuntu advisory, macros issue, threat updates. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 15, 2024 •Critical Ubuntu