What is the severity of CVE-2014-1809?

CVE-2014-1809 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).

How do I fix CVE-2014-1809?

To fix CVE-2014-1809, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Office.

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2014-1809?

CVE-2014-1809 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1, 2010 SP2, and 2013 versions including SP1.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-1809?

CVE-2014-1809 can be exploited via crafted websites designed to specifically target the vulnerability in affected Microsoft Office versions.

Is CVE-2014-1809 being actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2014-1809 was actively exploited in the wild as of May 2014.

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CVE-2014-1809

medium

6.8

CWE

264

14/5/2014

12/4/2025

CVE-2014-1809

First published: Wed May 14 2014(Updated: )

The MSCOMCTL library in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1 makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "MSCOMCTL ASLR Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
	=2007-sp3
	=2010-sp1
	=2010-sp1
	=2010-sp2
	=2010-sp2
	=2013
	=2013-sp1

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1809?
CVE-2014-1809 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).
How do I fix CVE-2014-1809?
To fix CVE-2014-1809, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Office.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2014-1809?
CVE-2014-1809 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1, 2010 SP2, and 2013 versions including SP1.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-1809?
CVE-2014-1809 can be exploited via crafted websites designed to specifically target the vulnerability in affected Microsoft Office versions.
Is CVE-2014-1809 being actively exploited?
Yes, CVE-2014-1809 was actively exploited in the wild as of May 2014.

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