CVE-2022-37401

Apache OpenOffice Weak Master Keys

Published Aug 13, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
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

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-40034 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
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 10:29 AM
Reserved
Aug 4, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 15, 2022, 11:21 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:55 AM