CVE-2021-28129

DEB packaging for Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 installed with a non-root userid and groupid

Published Oct 7, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-14828 While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 9:33 PM
Reserved
Mar 10, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 7, 2021, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:45 AM