CVE-2014-0260: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 15 2014(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; Word Viewer; SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013; Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 and SP2; and Office Web Apps Server 2013 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 Web Apps | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 | =2013 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0260?
CVE-2014-0260 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0260?
To fix CVE-2014-0260, install the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
Which versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2014-0260?
CVE-2014-0260 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and several versions of Office Web Apps and SharePoint Server.
Can CVE-2014-0260 cause denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2014-0260 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service in addition to executing arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0260?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2014-0260; applying the appropriate updates is the best course of action.
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