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CVE-2022-37401

8.8 · HIGH

Apache OpenOffice supports the storage of passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database.

Published Aug 15, 2022CWE-331EPSS 1.89%

Overview

CVE-2022-37401 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache OpenOffice supports the storage of passwords for web connections in the user's configuration database. The stored passwords are encrypted with a single master key provided by the user. A flaw in OpenOffice existed where master key was poorly encoded resulting in weakening its entropy from 128 to 43 bits making the stored passwords vulnerable to a brute force attack if an attacker has access to the users stored config. This issue affects: Apache OpenOffice versions prior to 4.1.13. Reference: CVE-2022-26307 - LibreOffice

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/2Refwww.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-37401.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/13/2Refwww.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-37401.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37401?

CVE-2022-37401 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-37401?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-37401?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-37401?

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