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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2014-1757

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…

HIGH 9.3EPSS 17.3%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 17.3%, higher than 97% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

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."

CVSS 2.0
9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
17.32% probability · 97th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-119
Affected
microsoft/office compatibility pack · microsoft/word
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.