CVE-2016-6803
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Summary
An installer defect known as an "unquoted Windows search path vulnerability" affected the Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.3 installers for Windows. The PC must have previously been infected by a Trojan Horse application (or user) running with administrative privilege. Any installer with the unquoted search path vulnerability becomes a delayed trigger for the exploit.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache OpenOffice | 4.0.0 to 4.1.2 | affected |
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache OpenOffice | Older versions, including some using the previous OpenOffice.org brand, are also affected. | affected |
Weaknesses
- Trojan Execution (on previously infected system)
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94418
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6803.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037015
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94418
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6803.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037015
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