Arbitrary file write in Apache OpenOffice Base
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
Description
An attacker can craft an OBD containing a "database/script" file with a SCRIPT command where the contents of the file could be written to a new file whose location was determined by the attacker.
Severity: Moderate
There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration exists.
Thanks to the reporter for discovering this issue.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.14 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.
Mitigation
Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page.
Acknowledgments
The Apache OpenOffice Security Team would like to thank Gregor Kopf of Secfault Security GmbH (Germany) for discovering and reporting this attack vector and Fred Toussi for kindly providing a solution to this issue within HSQLDB.
Further Information
For additional information and assistance, consult the Apache OpenOffice Community Forums or make requests to the users@openoffice.apache.org public mailing list.
The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the Bulletin Archive page.
