Hackers Turn to OpenDocument Format to Avoid AV Detection
Malware laced OpenDocument files target Microsoft Office, OpenOffice and LibreOffice users. Continue reading Hackers Turn to OpenDocument Format to Avoid AV Detection
Category Archives: LibreOffice
Patches for 2 Severe LibreOffice Flaws Bypassed — Update to Patch Again
If you are using LibreOffice, you need to update it once again.
LibreOffice has released the latest version 6.2.6/6.3.0 of its open-source office software to address three new vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass patches for two previo… Continue reading Patches for 2 Severe LibreOffice Flaws Bypassed — Update to Patch Again
Just Opening A Document in LibreOffice Can Hack Your Computer (Unpatched)
Are you using LibreOffice?
You should be extra careful about what document files you open using the LibreOffice software over the next few days.
That’s because LibreOffice contains a severe unpatched code execution vulnerability that could sneak malw… Continue reading Just Opening A Document in LibreOffice Can Hack Your Computer (Unpatched)
PDF viewers, online validation services vulnerable to digital signature spoofing attacks
Academics from Ruhr University Bochum have proven that the majority of popular PDF viewer apps and online digital signature validation services can be tricked into validating invalid signatures or validating signatures on documents that have been modif… Continue reading PDF viewers, online validation services vulnerable to digital signature spoofing attacks
Malicious macros can trigger RCE in LibreOffice, OpenOffice
Achieving remote code execution on systems running LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice might be as easy as tricking users into opening a malicious ODT (OpenDocument) file and moving their mouse over it, a security researcher has found. About CVE-2018-1685… Continue reading Malicious macros can trigger RCE in LibreOffice, OpenOffice
RDP Servers, Mimikatz, & LibreOffice – Hack Naked News #206
This week, RDP Servers Can Hack Client Devices, Roughly 500,000 Ubiquiti devices may be affected by a flaw already exploited in the wild, Crypto exchange in limbo after the founder dies with password, Home DNA kit company says its working with the … Continue reading RDP Servers, Mimikatz, & LibreOffice – Hack Naked News #206
Severe RCE Flaw Disclosed in Popular LibreOffice and OpenOffice Software
It’s 2019, and just opening an innocent looking office document file on your system can still allow hackers to compromise your computer.
No, I’m not talking about yet another vulnerability in Microsoft Office, but in two other most popular alternative… Continue reading Severe RCE Flaw Disclosed in Popular LibreOffice and OpenOffice Software
OpenOffice, after years of neglect, could shut down
As LibreOffice soars, OpenOffice management considers retiring the project. Continue reading OpenOffice, after years of neglect, could shut down
Easily exploitable LibreOffice flaw is a godsend for hackers
A serious LibreOffice flaw can be easily exploited by attackers to deliver malware on computers running a vulnerable version of the popular free and open source office suite. According to The Document Foundation, which develops the software suite, the vulnerability (CVE-2016-4324) arises from an insufficient check for validity while parsing the Rich Text Format (RTF) character style index. It is a Use After Free vulnerability that could ultimately allow for malicious code execution. And, unfortunately, … More → Continue reading Easily exploitable LibreOffice flaw is a godsend for hackers