What is the severity of CVE-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2778?

To mitigate CVE-2014-2778, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Word 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

What types of files are affected by CVE-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 affects .doc and .docx files that contain crafted embedded fonts.

Who is impacted by CVE-2014-2778?

Users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 are at risk of CVE-2014-2778.

What exploit methods are used in CVE-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 can be exploited via specially crafted documents that contain malicious embedded fonts.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-2778

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/6/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2778: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 11 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 embedded font in a (1) .doc or (2) .docx document, aka "Embedded Font 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-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2778?
To mitigate CVE-2014-2778, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Word 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 affects .doc and .docx files that contain crafted embedded fonts.
Who is impacted by CVE-2014-2778?
Users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 are at risk of CVE-2014-2778.
What exploit methods are used in CVE-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 can be exploited via specially crafted documents that contain malicious embedded fonts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2778?
To mitigate CVE-2014-2778, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Word 2007 SP3 and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 affects .doc and .docx files that contain crafted embedded fonts.
Who is impacted by CVE-2014-2778?
Users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 are at risk of CVE-2014-2778.
What exploit methods are used in CVE-2014-2778?
CVE-2014-2778 can be exploited via specially crafted documents that contain malicious embedded fonts.