Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1, when the Simplified Chinese Proofing Tool is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .docx file, aka "Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checking Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-02
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1756?
CVE-2014-1756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1, when the Simplified Chinese Proofing Tool is enabled, allows local users to gain...
How severe is CVE-2014-1756?
CVE-2014-1756 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.