Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2014
Published: April 8, 2014
Version: 1.0
This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for April 2014.
With the release of the security bulletins for April 2014, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued April 3, 2014. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification.
For information about how to receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft security bulletins are issued, visit Microsoft Technical Security Notifications.
Microsoft is hosting a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on April 9, 2014, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register now for the April Security Bulletin Webcast.
Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.
Executive Summaries
The following table summarizes the security bulletins for this month in order of severity.
For details on affected software, see the next section, Affected Software.
| Bulletin ID | Bulletin Title and Executive Summary | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS14-017 | Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word and Office Web Apps Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2949660)\ \ This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a specially crafted file is opened or previewed in an affected version of Microsoft Office software. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. | Critical \ Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Office,\ Microsoft Office Services,\ Microsoft Office Web Apps |
| MS14-018 | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2950467)\ \ This security update resolves six privately reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. | Critical \ Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows,\ Internet Explorer |
| MS14-019 | Vulnerability in Windows File Handling Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2922229)\ \ This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user runs specially crafted .bat and .cmd files from a trusted or semi-trusted network location. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit the network location or run the specially crafted files. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take such action. For example, an attacker could trick users into clicking a link that takes them to the location of the attacker's specially crafted files and subsequently convince them to run them. | Important \ Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| MS14-020 | Vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2950145)\ \ This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted file in an affected version of Microsoft Publisher. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. | Important \ Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Office |
Exploitability Index
The following table provides an exploitability assessment of each of the vulnerabilities addressed this month. The vulnerabilities are listed in order of bulletin ID then CVE ID. Only vulnerabilities that have a severity rating of Critical or Important in the bulletins are included.
How do I use this table?
Use this table to learn about the likelihood of code execution and denial of service exploits within 30 days of security bulletin release, for each of the security updates that you may need to install. Review each of the assessments below, in accordance with your specific configuration, to prioritize your deployment of this month's updates. For more information about what these ratings mean, and how they are determined, please see Microsoft Exploitability Index.
In the columns below, "Latest Software Release" refers to the subject software, and "Older Software Releases" refers to all older, supported releases of the subject software, as listed in the "Affected Software" and "Non-Affected Software" tables in the bulletin.
| Bulletin ID | Vulnerability Title | CVE ID | Exploitability Assessment for Latest Software Release | Exploitability Assessment for Older Software Release | Denial of Service Exploitability Assessment | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS14-017 | Microsoft Office File Format Converter Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1757 | Not affected | 3 - Exploit code unlikely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-017 | Microsoft Word Stack Overflow Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1758 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-017 | Word RTF Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1761 | 1 - Exploit code likely | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | This vulnerability has been disclosed publicly.\ \ Microsoft is aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-0325 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1751 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1752 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1753 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1755 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-018 | Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1760 | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not affected | Not applicable | (None) |
| MS14-019 | Windows File Handling Vulnerability | CVE-2014-0315 | 1 - Exploit code likely | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | This vulnerability has been disclosed publicly. |
| MS14-020 | Arbitrary Pointer Dereference Vulnerability | CVE-2014-1759 | Not affected | 1 - Exploit code likely | Not applicable | (None) |
Affected Software
The following tables list the bulletins in order of major software category and severity.
How do I use these tables?
Use these tables to learn about the security updates that you may need to install. You should review each software program or component listed to see whether any security updates pertain to your installation. If a software program or component is listed, then the severity rating of the software update is also listed.
Note You may have to install several security updates for a single vulnerability. Review the whole column for each bulletin identifier that is listed to verify the updates that you have to install, based on the programs or components that you have installed on your system.
Windows Operating System and Components
| Windows XP | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Internet Explorer 6 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows XP Service Pack 3 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 6 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Moderate | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 6 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 6 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Internet Explorer 6 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Vista | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Moderate | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Internet Explorer 7 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 7 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Critical) Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Moderate | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 9 (2936068) (Moderate) Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Internet Explorer 8 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems | Not applicable | Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 8 for x64-based Systems | Not applicable | Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems | Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems | Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Moderate | Important |
| Windows Server 2012 | Not applicable | Windows Server 2012 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Moderate) | Windows Server 2012 R2 (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Windows RT | Not applicable | Windows RT (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Internet Explorer 11 (2936068) (Critical) | Windows RT 8.1 (2922229) (Important) |
| Server Core installation option | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-018 | MS14-019 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | None | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (2922229) (Important) |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (2922229) (Important) |
Microsoft Office Suites and Software
| Microsoft Office 2003 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 | Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 3 (2878303) (Critical) | Microsoft Publisher 2003 Service Pack 3 (2878299) (Important) |
| Microsoft Office 2007 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Important |
| Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 | Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3 (2878237) (Critical) | Microsoft Publisher 2007 Service Pack 3 (2817565) (Important) |
| Microsoft Office 2010 | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | None |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) (2863926) (Critical) Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) (2863919) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions) (2863926) (Critical) Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions) (2863919) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) (2863926) (Critical) Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) (2863919) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) (2863926) (Critical) Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) (2863919) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 and Microsoft Office 2013 RT | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | None |
| Microsoft Office 2013 (32-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2013 (32-bit editions) (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 (64-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2013 (64-bit editions) (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 RT | Microsoft Word 2013 RT (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office 2013 RT Service Pack 1 | Microsoft Word 2013 RT Service Pack 1 (2863910) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office for Mac | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | None |
| Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 | Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 (2939132) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Other Office Software | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 | MS14-020 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | None |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | Microsoft Word Viewer (2878304) (Critical) | Not applicable |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 | Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 (2878236) (Critical) | Not applicable |
Note for MS14-017
This bulletin spans more than one software category. See the other tables in this section for additional affected software.
Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 1 | Word Automation Services (2878220) (Critical) |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2 | Word Automation Services (2878220) (Critical) |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 | |
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 | Word Automation Services (2863907) (Critical) |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 1 | Word Automation Services (2863907) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 | |
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 1 | Microsoft Web Applications 2010 Service Pack 1 (2878221) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2 | Microsoft Web Applications 2010 Service Pack 2 (2878221) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 | |
| Bulletin Identifier | MS14-017 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 | Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 (2878219) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 Service Pack 1 | Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1 (2878219) (Critical) |
Note for MS14-017
This bulletin spans more than one software category. See the other tables in this section for additional affected software.
Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Several resources are available to help administrators deploy security updates.
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) lets administrators scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and common security misconfigurations.
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Systems Management Server (SMS), and System Center Configuration Manager help administrators distribute security updates.
- The Update Compatibility Evaluator components included with Application Compatibility Toolkit aid in streamlining the testing and validation of Windows updates against installed applications.
For information about these and other tools that are available, see Security Tools for IT Pros.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
MS14-017
- Will Dormann of the CERT/CC for reporting the Microsoft Office File Format Converter Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1757)
- Yuhong Bao for reporting the Microsoft Word Stack Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1758)
- Drew Hintz, Shane Huntley, and Matty Pellegrino of the Google Security Team for reporting the Word RTF Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1761)
MS14-018
- An anonymous researcher, working with HP'sZero Day Initiative, for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0325)
- Dr. Bo Qu of Palo Alto Networks for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1751)
- Dr. Bo Qu of Palo Alto Networks for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1752)
- Yuki Chen of Trend Micro, working with HP'sZero Day Initiative, for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1753)
- 096dc2a463051c0ac4b7caaf233f7eff and AMol NAik, working with VeriSign iDefense Labs, for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1755)
- Abdul-Aziz Hariri of HP's Zero Day Initiative for reporting the Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1760)
For MS14-019
- Stefan Kanthak for working with us on the Windows File Handling Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0315)
For MS14-020
- An anonymous researcher, working with VeriSign iDefense Labs, for reporting the Arbitrary Pointer Dereference Vulnerability (CVE-2014-1759)
Other Information
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
For the bulletin release that occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft has released an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center. No updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is available for out-of-band security bulletin releases.
Non-Security Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS
For information about non-security releases on Windows Update and Microsoft Update, please see:
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 894199: Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content. Includes all Windows content.
- Updates from Past Months for Windows Server Update Services. Displays all new, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other than Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections websites provided by program partners listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.
Security Strategies and Community
Update Management Strategies
Security Guidance for Update Management provides additional information about Microsoft’s best-practice recommendations for applying security updates.
Obtaining Other Security Updates
Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:
- Security updates are available from Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update".
- Updates for consumer platforms are available from Microsoft Update.
- You can obtain the security updates offered this month on Windows Update, from Download Center on Security and Critical Releases ISO CD Image files. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 913086.
IT Pro Security Community
Learn to improve security and optimize your IT infrastructure, and participate with other IT Pros on security topics in IT Pro Security Community.
Support
The affected software listed has been tested to determine which versions are affected. Other versions are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software version, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
Local support according to your country: International Support
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Revisions
- V1.0 (April 8, 2014): Bulletin Summary published.
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