CVE-2014-1761

Name: CVE-2014-1761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-25T13:24:01.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 77.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1761 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; Office for Mac 2011; Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013; Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 and SP2; and Office Web Apps Server 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, as exploited in the wild in March 2014.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 77.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; Office for Mac 2011; Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013; Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 and SP2; and Office Web Apps Server 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, as exploited in the wild in March 2014.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

77.73%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2011	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp1
Microsoft	Office Web Apps Server	2013	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2010	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2013	—
Microsoft	Word	2003	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2013	—
Microsoft	Word Viewer	All versions	—

References

http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2953095Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-017Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2953095Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-017Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-1761US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1761?

How severe is CVE-2014-1761?

CVE-2014-1761 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1761?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST