First published: Wed Oct 22 2014(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows | ||
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows RT | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2014-6352 is rated as critical due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2014-6352, you should apply the latest Microsoft security updates for your affected version of Windows.
CVE-2014-6352 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and various Windows Server 2012 versions.
Yes, CVE-2014-6352 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted OLE objects.
Exploiting CVE-2014-6352 can lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.