CVE-2014-6332
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CVE-2014-6332 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OleAut32.dll in OLE in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by an array-redimensioning attempt that triggers improper handling of a size value in the SafeArrayDimen function, aka "Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 95.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OleAut32.dll in OLE in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by an array-redimensioning attempt that triggers improper handling of a size value in the SafeArrayDimen function, aka "Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultimate-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Final-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-Help-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-significant-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windowsExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158647Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-318BThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerce.rb_.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37668/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37800/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38500/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38512/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultimate-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Final-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-Help-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-significant-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windowsExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158647Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-318BThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerce.rb_.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37668/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37800/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38500/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38512/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-6332US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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