CVE-2014-6332
Confirmed PUBLISHEDOleAut32.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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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."
- CVE Published
- Nov 11, 2014
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS14-064 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- VU#158647 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158647
- TA14-318B us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-318B
- 37668 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37668/
- 37800 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37800/
Show 11 more references
- 38512 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38512/
- 38500 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38500/
- 70952 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70952
- 1031184 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031184
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code-Execu... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-Help-Re... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-H...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultimate-Rem... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultima...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Final-Rem... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Fin...
- forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerc... forsec.nl · CVE Record https://forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerce.rb_.txt
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remote-Cod... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remo...
- securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-significant-vul... securityintelligence.com · CVE Record http://securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-signific...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-25 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/ms14_064_ole_code_execution.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2016-08-29 17:13:07 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/ms14_064_ole_code_execution.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2016-08-29 17:13:07 UTC · 2 stars
CVE-2014-6332 ZeroDay POC - Starts PowerShell
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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17:13 UTC almost 10 years ago17:13 UTC · almost 10 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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22:00 UTC over 11 years ago22:00 UTC · over 11 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 12 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 12 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2014-6332
{
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"title": "OleAut32.dll in OLE in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, ...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}