Vulnerability Description
Microsoft 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 do not properly restrict the exchange of keyboard and mouse data between programs at different integrity levels, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging control over a low-integrity process to launch the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) and then upload a crafted application, aka "On-Screen Keyboard Elevation of Privilege 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 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68397Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2781?
CVE-2014-2781 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Microsoft 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 do not properly restrict the exchan...
How severe is CVE-2014-2781?
CVE-2014-2781 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2781?
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.