CVE-2021-25631 (GCVE-0-2021-25631)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-05-03 11:10 – Updated: 2024-09-16 17:08
VLAI
Title
denylist of executable filename extensions possible to bypass under windows
Summary
In the LibreOffice 7-1 series in versions prior to 7.1.2, and in the 7-0 series in versions prior to 7.0.5, the denylist can be circumvented by manipulating the link so it doesn't match the denylist but results in ShellExecute attempting to launch an executable type.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Assigner
Document Fdn. CNA
CNA scorecard C 75/100 over 21 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
The Document Foundation LibreOffice Affected: 7.1 , < 7.1.2 (custom)
Affected: 7.0 , < 7.0.5 (custom)
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Date Public
2021-04-15 00:00
Credits
Lukas Euler of Positive Security
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