Loading internal / external resources without warning
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
Description
In Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice embedded content will be opened automatically without that a warning is shown.
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 Timo Warns and Joachim Mammele for discovering and reporting this attack vector.
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.
