CVE-2021-40439
Medium
Description
Apache OpenOffice has a dependency on expat software. Versions prior to 2.1.0 were subject to CVE-2013-0340 a "Billion Laughs" entity expansion denial of service attack and exploit via crafted XML files. ODF files consist of a set of XML files. All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are subject to this issue. expat in version 4.1.11 is patched.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Openoffice
PublishedOct 7, 2021
First seenOct 7, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache openoffice | v ≤ 4.1.10 | — |
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