How severe is CVE-2014-9093?

CVE-2014-9093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9093?

CVE-2014-9093 primarily affects Libreoffice. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9093?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9093 published?

CVE-2014-9093 was published on 2014-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9093

CVE-2014-9093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libreoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Libreoffice
Published: 2014-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LibreOffice before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write operation and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9093?: LibreOffice before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write operation and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9093?: CVE-2014-9093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9093?: CVE-2014-9093 primarily affects Libreoffice. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9093 published?: CVE-2014-9093 was published on 2014-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:libreoffice:libreoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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