PT-2014-1011 · Microsoft · Windows Rt+7
Published
2014-03-31
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Updated
2019-05-15
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CVE-2014-1807
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT Gold and 8.1
Description
The issue is related to the improper implementation of file associations by the ShellExecute API in the Windows Shell, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This has been exploited in the wild. A successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Local System account, enabling them to install programs, view, modify, and delete data, as well as create new accounts with full administrator rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 8, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows RT Gold and 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the ShellExecute API until a patch is available.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista