Vulnerability Description
The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4074?
CVE-2014-4074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 an application that schedules a crafted t...
How severe is CVE-2014-4074?
CVE-2014-4074 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-2014-4074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.