CVE-2016-6803

Name: CVE-2016-6803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T14:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An installer defect known as an "unquoted Windows search path vulnerability" affected the Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.3 installers for Windows. The PC must have previously been infected by a Trojan Horse application (or user) running with administrative privilege. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An installer defect known as an "unquoted Windows search path vulnerability" affected the Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.3 installers for Windows. The PC must have previously been infected by a Trojan Horse application (or user) running with administrative privilege. Any installer with the unquoted search path vulnerability becomes a delayed trigger for the exploit.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Openoffice	<= 4.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6803.htmlIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-6803.htmlIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6803?

How severe is CVE-2016-6803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6803?

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Source: NVD / NIST