CVE-2014-0258: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 15, 2014
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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."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Jan 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2014-0258 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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