CVE-2015-2754: FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) and possibly exec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2754?

freexl: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0h; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2754 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2754 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-2754 affect?

CVE-2015-2754 affects freexl, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted workbook, related to a "premature EOF."

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2754?

Priority 51/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-2754 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting freexl, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted workbook, related to a "premature EOF."

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2015-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · gaia-gis

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-31 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gaia-gis freexl UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0h

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0h

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freexl || rpm -q freexl || freexl --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0h (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freexl

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freexl

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2754?

freexl: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0h; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2754 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2754 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-2754 affect?

CVE-2015-2754 affects freexl, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted workbook, related to a "premature EOF."

How urgent is CVE-2015-2754?

Priority 51/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

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