CVE-2014-2778

Name: CVE-2014-2778
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-11T04:56:20.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 19.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.92%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2007	Sp3

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-2014-security-updates.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/58551Permissions Required
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-034
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-2014-security-updates.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/58551Permissions Required
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-034

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2778?

How severe is CVE-2014-2778?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2778?

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