CVE-2014-1761 Microsoft Word Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted RTF data in Microsoft Word and related Office components.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 15 Feb 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-1761?
CVE-2014-1761 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 24 Mar 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; Office for Mac 2011; Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013; Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 and SP2; and Office Web Apps Server 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, as exploited in the wild in March 2014.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1761?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Aug 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-1761 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2014-1761 in the wild since at least 15 Feb 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f32r-xw6q-p85m.