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CVE-2014-4114

CISA KEV

Published March 3, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

A vulnerability exists in Windows Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a file that contains a specially crafted OLE object.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-03-24

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2014-4114.