CVE-2014-0259

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…

published January 15, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
16%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A seemingly innocent Word document could become your worst nightmare! This vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 is a classic case of document danger! ⚡ Think of it as a well-crafted invitation that not only invites you to a party but also allows the host to take control of your house when you open the door. One wrong click, and all bets are off! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system or cause a denial of service. Imagine your computer crashing right when you're about to present at a meeting — absolutely devastating! 😱

Put simply

Think of it as a well-crafted invitation that not only invites you to a party but also allows the host to take control of your house when you open the door. One wrong click, and all bets are off! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Microsoft Word, allowing attackers to run malicious code when a specially crafted document is opened by the user.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system or cause a denial of service. Imagine your computer crashing right when you're about to present at a meeting — absolutely devastating! 😱 Ensure you’re using the latest version of Microsoft Office. Although no patches are available for this vulnerability, limit the use of outdated software and educate users on the risks of opening untrusted documents. 🛡️ You can tackle this challenge! Stay updated, and together, we’ll keep your systems safe! 💪😄

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16460 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2014-01-15T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 02:00Z
    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…
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