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CVE-2014-6332 Microsoft CVE debrief

CVE-2014-6332 is a Microsoft Windows Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) Automation Array remote code execution vulnerability that CISA includes in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. For defenders, the key signal is not just the CVE name but the KEV listing: this is a Windows issue that merits prompt patch management, exposure review, and verification of remediation.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-03-25
Original CVE updated
2022-03-25
Advisory published
2022-03-25
Advisory updated
2022-03-25

Who should care

Windows administrators, vulnerability management teams, SOC analysts, endpoint security owners, and any organization running Microsoft Windows systems that rely on timely patching and asset inventory.

Technical summary

The supplied corpus identifies CVE-2014-6332 as a Microsoft Windows OLE Automation Array remote code execution vulnerability. CISA’s KEV catalog entry elevates it as a known-exploited issue, so defenders should treat it as a high-priority Windows exposure. The corpus does not include version-specific impact details, exploit mechanics, or vendor advisory text, so the safest response is to follow Microsoft’s update guidance and validate that affected systems are remediated.

Defensive priority

High. CISA KEV inclusion makes this a priority vulnerability for patching and exposure reduction, especially on Windows environments with legacy systems or broad endpoint footprints.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply Microsoft updates per vendor instructions.
  • Confirm which Windows assets are exposed and prioritize them for remediation.
  • Validate patch deployment and verify that affected hosts are no longer vulnerable.
  • Review compensating controls on systems that cannot be patched immediately.
  • Monitor security telemetry for signs of attempted exploitation.
  • Track this CVE in your vulnerability management program as a KEV-listed item.

Evidence notes

The evidence corpus is limited to official identifiers and the CISA KEV entry. No CVSS score was provided in the supplied data, and no vendor advisory text or version-specific impact details were included. Timing context comes from the supplied timeline fields: CISA added the CVE to KEV on 2022-03-25 with a due date of 2022-04-15.

Official resources

CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog lists CVE-2014-6332 for Microsoft Windows on 2022-03-25, with a remediation due date of 2022-04-15. The supplied corpus does not include a CVSS score or additional vendor advisory details.