CVE-2014-6352
Published: February 25, 2022
Official Description
Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Code Injection Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to remote code execution via a crafted OLE object. This high-severity flaw has a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.90729). Its presence in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent concern.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely, typically through malicious documents or files containing crafted OLE objects.
Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this remote code execution vulnerability. Exercise extreme caution when opening untrusted documents or files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-6352 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2014-6352 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-6352 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1