What is the severity of CVE-2014-0259?

CVE-2014-0259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0259?

To fix CVE-2014-0259, users should install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

What software is affected by CVE-2014-0259?

CVE-2014-0259 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

What kind of damage can CVE-2014-0259 cause?

CVE-2014-0259 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-0259 exploitation common?

Exploitation of CVE-2014-0259 is possible through crafted Office documents, making it important for users to remain vigilant.

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CVE-2014-0259

critical

9.3

CWE

119

15/1/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-0259: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 15 2014(Updated: )

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 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	=2007-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0259?
CVE-2014-0259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0259?
To fix CVE-2014-0259, users should install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0259?
CVE-2014-0259 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What kind of damage can CVE-2014-0259 cause?
CVE-2014-0259 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-0259 exploitation common?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-0259 is possible through crafted Office documents, making it important for users to remain vigilant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0259?
CVE-2014-0259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0259?
To fix CVE-2014-0259, users should install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0259?
CVE-2014-0259 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What kind of damage can CVE-2014-0259 cause?
CVE-2014-0259 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-0259 exploitation common?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-0259 is possible through crafted Office documents, making it important for users to remain vigilant.