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MS14-023: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2961037)
high Nessus Plugin ID 73982
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- A vulnerability exists in the way that Windows loads .dll files that could allow remote code execution if a crafted .dll file is in the same directory as an Office file being opened. When exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain the same user permissions as the current user. (Proofing tools in Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP1/SP2 for Simplified Chinese, Proofing tools in Office 2013 SP0/SP1)
- The remote Windows host is potentially affected by a vulnerability in the way Office handles responses to opening remote network Office files. When exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain the access token used to authenticate the user on a Microsoft online service. (Office 2013 SP0/SP1)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Office 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2013 RT.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-023
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 73982
File Name: smb_nt_ms14-023.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 5/14/2014
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:office
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/13/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/13/2014
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-1756, CVE-2014-1808