OpenOffice VBA Macro Restrictions Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Summary
This host has OpenOffice running which is prone to remote security bypass vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation lets the attackers to execute a VBA macro bypassing security settings. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to OpenOffice.org version 3.2 or later, http://download.openoffice.org/index.html
Insight
The flaw exists while handling Visual Basic Applications(VBA) macros security settings. When a specially crafted document is opened, attacker will be able to execute a VBA macro with the ability to bypass macro security settings.
Affected
OpenOffice.org versions 2.0.4, 2.4.1, and 3.1.1
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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