CVE-2014-2815

Name: CVE-2014-2815
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-12T21:55:06.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 43.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2815 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 43.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

43.78%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Onenote	2007	Sp3

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/08/12/assessing-risk-for-the-august-2014-security-updates.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164419/Microsoft-Office-OneNote-2007-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/60672Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-048Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/08/12/assessing-risk-for-the-august-2014-security-updates.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164419/Microsoft-Office-OneNote-2007-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/60672Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-048Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2815?

How severe is CVE-2014-2815?

CVE-2014-2815 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 43.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2815?

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