CVE-2014-6364
CVE-2014-6364 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% 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: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; 2013 Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 2013 RT Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-6364?
- Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; 2013 Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 2013 RT Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2014-6364?
- CVE-2014-6364 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-6364 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-6364?
- CVE-2014-6364 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-6364?
- 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-2014-6364 published?
- CVE-2014-6364 was published on 2014-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (8)
- 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:*:*:*:gold:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:*:*:*:rt_gold:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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