CVE-2022-38745: CVE-2022-38745

CVE-2022-38745

Apache OpenOffice Advisory

An empty class path may lead to run arbitrary Java code

Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.14

Description

Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.

Severity: Moderate

There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration does not exist.

Thanks to the reporter for discovering this issue.

Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation

Versions Affected

All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.13 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.

Mitigation

Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.14 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page.

Acknowledgments

The Apache OpenOffice Security Team would like to thank the European Commission’s Open Source Programme Office 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 [email protected] public mailing list.

The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the Bulletin Archive page.

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