CVE-2021-28129 json
DEB packaging for Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 installed with a non-root userid and groupid
published 2021-10-07 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-14828
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 45%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
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lists.apache.org
/thread.html/rc9090ab48b4699494b63b35cd6d7414c52d665ecae12add3cdc56c9b%40%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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lists.apache.org
/thread.html/r9e72234dd662280fa1a3cca6164d3470a1dbc0d8e53e48ba27f787ce%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
mailing-list
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/5
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-28129
- NVD CVE-2021-28129
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