What is the severity of CVE-2014-6356?

CVE-2014-6356 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6356?

To fix CVE-2014-6356, ensure you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.

What software is affected by CVE-2014-6356?

CVE-2014-6356 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6356?

CVE-2014-6356 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted Office documents.

Who is at risk from CVE-2014-6356?

Users of Microsoft Word 2007, Word 2010, and the Office Compatibility Pack who have not applied the necessary updates are at risk from CVE-2014-6356.

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CVE-2014-6356

critical

9.3

CWE

11/12/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-6356: Code Injection

First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )

Array index error in Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Invalid Index Remote Code Execution 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
Microsoft Office Word	=2010-sp2

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-081

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6356?
To fix CVE-2014-6356, ensure you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted Office documents.
Who is at risk from CVE-2014-6356?
Users of Microsoft Word 2007, Word 2010, and the Office Compatibility Pack who have not applied the necessary updates are at risk from CVE-2014-6356.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6356?
To fix CVE-2014-6356, ensure you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6356?
CVE-2014-6356 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted Office documents.
Who is at risk from CVE-2014-6356?
Users of Microsoft Word 2007, Word 2010, and the Office Compatibility Pack who have not applied the necessary updates are at risk from CVE-2014-6356.