CVE-2014-0251

9.0 · HIGH

Published May 14, 2014 microsoft CWE-94 EPSS 14.20% (96th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-0251 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_web_apps_server. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP3; SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold and SP1; SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013 Gold and SP1; Project Server 2010 SP1 and SP2 and 2013 Gold and SP1; Web Applications 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Web Apps Server 2013 Gold and SP1; SharePoint Server 2013 Client Components SDK; and SharePoint Designer 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold and SP1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via crafted page content, aka "SharePoint Page Content Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_web_apps_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1030227 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-022 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1030227 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0251?

CVE-2014-0251 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_web_apps_server. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0251?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0251?

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