HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2014-2778

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted embedded font in a (1) .doc or...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted embedded font in a (1) .doc or (2) .docx document, aka "Embedded Font Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility PackAll versions
MicrosoftWord2007

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted embedded font in a (1) .doc or...

How severe is CVE-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 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-2014-2778?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word.