Microsoft Word 2007 Embedded Font memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Word 2007. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Embedded Font Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-2778. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Word 2007 (Word Processing Software). This affects an unknown function of the component Embedded Font Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted embedded font in a (1) .doc or (2) .docx document, aka "Embedded Font Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 06/10/2014 by s3tm3m with Microsoft as MS14-034 as confirmed bulletin (Technet) via iDefense. The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-2778 since 04/10/2014. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74426 (MS14-034: Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2969261)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 110238 (Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS14-034)).

Applying the patch MS14-034 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93433), Tenable (74426), SecurityFocus (BID 67905†), Secunia (SA58551†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1030383†). Further details are available at isc.sans.edu. Similar entries are available at VDB-13306, VDB-13498, VDB-13512 and VDB-13511. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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  • Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 74426
Nessus Name: MS14-034: Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2969261)
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OpenVAS ID: 804425
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2969261)
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Patch: MS14-034

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS14-034
Researcher: s3tm3m
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2778 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2778
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13545

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X-Force: 93433 - Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 2969261 update is not installed, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 67905 - Microsoft June 2014 Advance Notification Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 58551 - Microsoft Office Word Embedded Font Processing Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030383 - Microsoft Word Memory Corruption Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 44875 - [MS14-034] Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 Remote Code Execution - CVE-2014-2778, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2014 23:06
Updated: 12/18/2024 09:40
Changes: 06/11/2014 23:06 (81), 05/30/2017 11:03 (15), 06/22/2021 14:34 (3), 12/18/2024 09:40 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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