How severe is CVE-2014-6335?

CVE-2014-6335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-6335 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6335?

CVE-2014-6335 primarily affects Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6335?

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-2014-6335 published?

CVE-2014-6335 was published on 2014-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6335

CVE-2014-6335 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Published: 2014-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word Viewer, 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 "Microsoft Office Invalid Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6335?: Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word Viewer, 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 "Microsoft Office Invalid Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-6335?: CVE-2014-6335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-6335 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6335?: CVE-2014-6335 primarily affects Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6335?: 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-2014-6335 published?: CVE-2014-6335 was published on 2014-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_word_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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