CVE-2014-3524

Name: CVE-2014-3524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-26T14:55:05.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.. EPSS estimates a 14.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.60%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Openoffice	< 4.1.1
Libreoffice	Libreoffice	< 4.2.6
Libreoffice	Libreoffice	>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.1

References

http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2014/08/28/libreoffice-4-3-1-fresh-announced/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/59600Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/59877Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/60235Broken Link
http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2014-3524.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533200/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69351Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030755Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95421Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05Third Party Advisory
http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2014/08/28/libreoffice-4-3-1-fresh-announced/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/59600Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/59877Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/60235Broken Link
http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2014-3524.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533200/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69351Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030755Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95421Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3524?

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

How severe is CVE-2014-3524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3524?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3524?

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Source: NVD / NIST