What is the severity of CVE-2014-6362?

CVE-2014-6362 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6362?

To fix CVE-2014-6362, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2014-6362?

CVE-2014-6362 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013, including the SP1 update.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6362?

CVE-2014-6362 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can exploit memory management flaws in Microsoft Office.

Can CVE-2014-6362 affect my system through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2014-6362 can be exploited through specially crafted documents attached to emails, making it a significant risk.

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CVE-2014-6362

medium

4.3

CWE

416

11/2/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-6362: Use After Free

First published: Wed Feb 11 2015(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6362?
To fix CVE-2014-6362, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013, including the SP1 update.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can exploit memory management flaws in Microsoft Office.
Can CVE-2014-6362 affect my system through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2014-6362 can be exploited through specially crafted documents attached to emails, making it a significant risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6362?
To fix CVE-2014-6362, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013, including the SP1 update.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6362?
CVE-2014-6362 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can exploit memory management flaws in Microsoft Office.
Can CVE-2014-6362 affect my system through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2014-6362 can be exploited through specially crafted documents attached to emails, making it a significant risk.