Vulnerability Description
The Group Policy implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 does not properly handle distribution of passwords, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive credential information and consequently gain privileges by leveraging access to the SYSVOL share, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "Group Policy Preferences Password Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/05/13/ms14-025-an-update-for-group-pThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-02PatchVendor Advisory
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/05/13/ms14-025-an-update-for-group-pThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-02PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1812?
CVE-2014-1812 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Group Policy implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 does not properly handle ...
How severe is CVE-2014-1812?
CVE-2014-1812 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1812?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.