How severe is CVE-2014-1759?

CVE-2014-1759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-1759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1759?

CVE-2014-1759 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1759?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1759 published?

CVE-2014-1759 was published on 2014-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1759

CVE-2014-1759 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
Published: 2014-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pubconv.dll in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted .pub file, aka "Arbitrary Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1759?: pubconv.dll in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted .pub file, aka "Arbitrary Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-1759?: CVE-2014-1759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-1759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1759?: CVE-2014-1759 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1759 published?: CVE-2014-1759 was published on 2014-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-020

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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