CVE-2014-4117: Input Validation
First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP1 and SP2, Word 2010 SP1 and SP2, Office for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, and Word Web Apps 2010 Gold, SP1, and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted properties in a Word document, aka "Microsoft Word File Format Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word Web Apps | =2010-gold | |
| Microsoft Word Web Apps | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word Web Apps | =2010-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4117?
CVE-2014-4117 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4117?
To fix CVE-2014-4117, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office and SharePoint products.
Which products are affected by CVE-2014-4117?
CVE-2014-4117 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP1 and SP2, Office for Mac 2011, and SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2, among others.
Can CVE-2014-4117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4117 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a significant security risk.
What types of attacks could use CVE-2014-4117?
CVE-2014-4117 could be exploited via malicious documents or attachments that, when opened, execute harmful code on the victim's machine.
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