CVE-2014-4074

Description

The Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.72% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593 vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-054 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4074?
CVE-2014-4074 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4074?
To fix CVE-2014-4074, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4074 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-4074 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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