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CVE-2014-3524

9.3 · HIGH

Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.

Published Aug 26, 2014apacheCWE-77EPSS 14.53%

Overview

CVE-2014-3524 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache openoffice. It was published on August 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update openoffice to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apacheopenoffice>= 0, < 4.1.1Affected
libreofficelibreoffice>= 0, < 4.2.6Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3524?

CVE-2014-3524 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache openoffice. It was published on August 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3524?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3524?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update openoffice to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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