Vulnerability CVE-2014-1757


Published: 2014-04-08   Modified: 2014-04-09

Description:
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3, allocates memory incorrectly for file conversions from a binary (aka .doc) format to a newer format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office File Format Converter Vulnerability."

Type:

CWE-119

(Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer)

CVSS2 => (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)

CVSS Base Score
Impact Subscore
Exploitability Subscore
9.3/10
10/10
8.6/10
Exploit range
Attack complexity
Authentication
Remote
Medium
No required
Confidentiality impact
Integrity impact
Availability impact
Complete
Complete
Complete
Affected software
Microsoft -> Office compatibility pack 
Microsoft -> WORD 

 References:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/882841
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-017

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