CVE-2014-0259 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted document in Microsoft Word.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-0259?

CVE-2014-0259 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 15 Jan 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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 Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0259?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-0259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xfc-jc35-hm4j.