CVE-2014-6352

Microsoft Windows Code Injection

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 77.5%

Published22 Oct 2014
Added to CISA KEV25 Feb 2022
Remediation due25 Aug 2022

Description

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object, as exploited in the wild in October 2014 with a crafted PowerPoint document.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 7all versions

Microsoft Windows 8all versions

Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions

Microsoft Windows Rtall versions

Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions

Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2

Microsoft Windows Vistaall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/11/assessing-risk-for-the-november-2014-security-updates.aspxBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064PatchVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/61803Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97714Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/3010060PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-6352US Government Resource
http://twitter.com/ohjeongwook/statuses/524795124270653440Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70690Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031097Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2014-6352 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-6352 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Feb 2022.

How severe is CVE-2014-6352?

CVE-2014-6352 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 77.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-6352?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6352?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.