CVE-2014-6361: Code Injection
First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 Gold and SP1, Excel 2013 RT Gold and SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Excel Invalid Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6361?
CVE-2014-6361 has a critical severity rating, as it allows remote execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6361?
To fix CVE-2014-6361, apply the Microsoft security updates released as part of MS14-083.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-6361?
CVE-2014-6361 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 Gold and SP1, and the Office Compatibility Pack.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-6361 enable?
CVE-2014-6361 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Office documents.
Does CVE-2014-6361 affect Excel on Mac?
Yes, CVE-2014-6361 affects Microsoft Excel for Mac versions 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013.
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