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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
| Microsoft | Word | 2007 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-20Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58551Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67896Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-20Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58551Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67896Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
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.