Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:66385

Info

Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66385
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2014-1761
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 24 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 17 2014 01:02AM
Credit: Drew Hintz, Shane Huntley, and Matty Pellegrino of the Google Security Team
Vulnerable: Microsoft Word Viewer 0
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Word is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

The following exploit is available:

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Microsoft Word CVE-2014-1761 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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