Vulnerability Description
The Windows Installer in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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 a crafted application that invokes the repair feature for a different application, aka "Windows Installer Repair Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60674Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69112Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030719Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60674Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69112Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030719Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1814?
CVE-2014-1814 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Windows Installer in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows R...
How severe is CVE-2014-1814?
CVE-2014-1814 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1814?
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 Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.