Vulnerability Description
DirectShow 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 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging control over a low-integrity process to execute a crafted application, aka "DirectShow Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532800/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532800/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2780?
CVE-2014-2780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). DirectShow 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 allows local users to gain privileges by lever...
How severe is CVE-2014-2780?
CVE-2014-2780 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2780?
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.