CVE-2021-28129 is a vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice
Published on October 7, 2021
DEB packaging for Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 installed with a non-root userid and groupid
While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2021-28129 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-28129
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice Version Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 is affected by CVE-2021-28129Exploit Probability
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