CVE-2014-3575

CVE-2014-3575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-200
• Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop
• Published: 2014-08-27
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OLE preview generation in Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 and OpenOffice.org (OOo) might allow remote attackers to embed arbitrary data into documents via crafted OLE objects.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3575?

The OLE preview generation in Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 and OpenOffice.org (OOo) might allow remote attackers to embed arbitrary data into documents via crafted OLE objects.

How severe is CVE-2014-3575?

CVE-2014-3575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3575?

CVE-2014-3575 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-3575 published?

CVE-2014-3575 was published on 2014-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-08/0115.html
• http://blog.documentfoundation.org/2014/08/28/libreoffice-4-3-1-fresh-announced/
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-September/137657.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0377.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/59600
• http://secunia.com/advisories/59877
• http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2014-3575.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69354
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030754
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95420
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-05

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:libreoffice:libreoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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