CVE-2017-3157

Name: CVE-2017-3157
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-20T20:29:00.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. By exploiting the way Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.4 renders embedded objects, an attacker could craft a document that allows reading in a file from the user's filesystem. Information could be retrieved by the attacker by, e.g., using hidden sections to store the information, tricking the user into saving the document and convincing the user to send the document back to the attacker. EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By exploiting the way Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.4 renders embedded objects, an attacker could craft a document that allows reading in a file from the user's filesystem. Information could be retrieved by the attacker by, e.g., using hidden sections to store the information, tricking the user into saving the document and convincing the user to send the document back to the attacker. The vulnerability is mitigated by the need for the attacker to know the precise file path in the target system, and the need to trick the user into saving the document and sending it back.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.12%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Openoffice	<= 4.1.3
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037893Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0914Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0979Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3792Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2017-3157.htmlIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037893Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0914Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0979Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3792Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2017-3157.htmlIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3157?

How severe is CVE-2017-3157?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3157?

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-2017-3157?

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Source: NVD / NIST