What is the severity of CVE-2014-0258?

CVE-2014-0258 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0258?

To fix CVE-2014-0258, apply the appropriate security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Word and the Office Compatibility Pack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0258?

CVE-2014-0258 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer.

Can CVE-2014-0258 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0258 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted Office document.

What kind of attack does CVE-2014-0258 facilitate?

CVE-2014-0258 facilitates arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption.

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CVE-2014-0258

critical

9.3

CWE

119

15/1/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-0258: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 15 2014(Updated: )

Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=sp3
Microsoft Office Word	=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Word	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Word Viewer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0258?
CVE-2014-0258 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0258?
To fix CVE-2014-0258, apply the appropriate security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Word and the Office Compatibility Pack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0258?
CVE-2014-0258 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer.
Can CVE-2014-0258 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-0258 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted Office document.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-0258 facilitate?
CVE-2014-0258 facilitates arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption.

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