Vulnerability Description
The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly validate packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via crafted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets, aka "TCP/IP Version 6 (IPv6) Denial of Service Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/103159
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65409
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029747
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90755
- http://osvdb.org/103159
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65409
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029747
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90755
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0254?
CVE-2014-0254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly validate packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via cra...
How severe is CVE-2014-0254?
CVE-2014-0254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.