Apache OpenOffice security update

Post date: Sep 5, 2016 4:11:29 AM

Update Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 security

The official Apache OpenOffice security bulletin was announced on July 21, 2016. Affected is Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 and older on all platforms and all languages. OpenOffice.org versions are also affected. The Apache OpenOffice project recommends to update to the latest version 4.1.2 and then to download and install the Zip file...

~ Apache.org "Apache OpenOffice Hotfix"

Hotfix

Installing the 'hot fix' requires administrator privileges in most cases and involves renaming a library file and installing a replacement for it in the Apache OpenOffice program directory. The hot fix only works with Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2.

Download hot fix

LibreOffice

Depending on your situation, it might be simpler to download and install LibreOffice. LibreOffice is an office program that is based on OpenOffice. It is managed by the Document Foundation.

• 1. Choose the version of LibreOffice to download. The still version is infrequently updated and is suitable for enterprises like schools and businesses. The fresh version is stable, and updated frequently. The testing version is only recommended for developers.

  2. Save any templates that you have created.

  3. Make note of any extensions that you have installed. Some extensions may require a different version for LibreOffice or may not be available for the LibreOffice platform.

1. For Read Text Extension, the correct version is listed at the LibreOffice extensions site.

   1. Uninstall OpenOffice.

   2. On Windows systems, you need to install a help file installer after installing the main program. On MacOS systems, you may need to install a language installer after running the LibreOffice application once if your language and region are not US English.

   3. The LibreOffice program package may be bigger than the OpenOffice package, if it includes fonts, extensions and other resources that are not included with OpenOffice. On Windows systems, you can manage the resources to be installed by choosing a custom installation.

   4. In LibreOffice, clicking the New presentation button opens a plain blank presentation. To use a presentation "wizard" or "assistant", use File - Wizards - Presentation.

   5. Currently, LibreOffice might not advise you if an extension is out of date. Periodically check the LibreOffice extensions web site to check for updates.