CVE-2014-2778 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 11 Jun 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted embedded fonts in Word documents, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2014-2778?

CVE-2014-2778 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 11 Jun 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 embedded font in a (1) .doc or (2) .docx document, aka "Embedded Font Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2778?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2778?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2778 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-2014-2778 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2778 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f3w2-m49v-mvf9.