[Full-Disclosure] [ GLSA 200410-17 ] OpenOffice.org: Temporary files disclosure

From: Thierry Carrez (koon_at_gentoo.org)
Date: 10/20/04

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200410-17
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      Severity: Low
         Title: OpenOffice.org: Temporary files disclosure
          Date: October 20, 2004
          Bugs: #63556
            ID: 200410-17

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    Synopsis
    ========

    OpenOffice.org uses insecure temporary files which could allow a
    malicious local user to gain knowledge of sensitive information from
    other users' documents.

    Background
    ==========

    OpenOffice.org is an office productivity suite, including word
    processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, data charting,
    formula editing, and file conversion facilities.

    Affected packages
    =================

        -------------------------------------------------------------------
         Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
        -------------------------------------------------------------------
      1 app-office/openoffice == 1.1.2 < 1.1.2
    >= 1.1.3
      2 app-office/openoffice-bin == 1.1.2 < 1.1.2
    >= 1.1.3
      3 app-office/openoffice-ximian == 1.1.60 < 1.1.60
                                           == 1.1.61 >= 1.3.4
        -------------------------------------------------------------------
         3 affected packages on all of their supported architectures.
        -------------------------------------------------------------------

    Description
    ===========

    On start-up, OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 creates a temporary directory with
    insecure permissions. When a document is saved, a compressed copy of it
    can be found in that directory.

    Impact
    ======

    A malicious local user could obtain the temporary files and thus read
    documents belonging to other users.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All affected OpenOffice.org users should upgrade to the latest version:

        # emerge sync

        # emerge -pv ">=app-office/openoffice-1.1.3"
        # emerge ">=app-office/openoffice-1.1.3"

    All affected OpenOffice.org binary users should upgrade to the latest
    version:

        # emerge sync

        # emerge -pv ">=app-office/openoffice-bin-1.1.3"
        # emerge ">=app-office/openoffice-bin-1.1.3"

    All affected OpenOffice.org Ximian users should upgrade to the latest
    version:

        # emerge sync

        # emerge -pv ">=app-office/openoffice-ximian-1.3.4"
        # emerge ">=app-office/openoffice-1.3.4"

    References
    ==========

      [ 1 ] CAN-2004-0752
            http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0752
      [ 2 ] OpenOffice.org Issue 33357
            http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=33357

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

      http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-17.xml

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
    security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    http://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0

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