Unscored severity · published Sep 10, 2014
CVE-2014-4074
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…
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CVSS
1.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.9% · higher than 79% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W8
Windows 8 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
W8
Windows 8.1 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WR
Windows RT · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WR
Windows RT 8.1 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WS
Windows Server 2012 · Microsoft
r2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4074
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-4074
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820
Patch
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-054
Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542
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