CVE-2014-6332

KEVMicrosoft Windows Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

OleAut32.dll in OLE in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to remotely execute code via a crafted web site.

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."

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

PublishedNov 11, 2014

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVMar 25, 2022

Remediation dueApr 15, 2022

References

packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultimate-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Final-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-Help-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-significant-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windowsExploitThird Party Advisory
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158647Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
securityfocus.com/bid/70952Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
securitytracker.com/id/1031184Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-318BThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064PatchVendor Advisory
forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerce.rb_.txtExploitThird Party Advisory

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Risk assessment · Critical

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1656 days
CVSS: 8.8 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 94.9% · top 1% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-119
Attack vector: Network, remotely reachable

Recommended actions

1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.