How severe is CVE-2014-6362?

CVE-2014-6362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6362 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-2014-6362?

CVE-2014-6362 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6362?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6362 published?

CVE-2014-6362 was published on 2015-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6362

CVE-2014-6362 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2015-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6362?: Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-6362?: CVE-2014-6362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6362 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-2014-6362?: CVE-2014-6362 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6362?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6362 published?: CVE-2014-6362 was published on 2015-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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