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ID:1632 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2014-4114
ID:1632 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2014-4114
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4872
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4114
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error when processing OLE objects. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted OLE object, attach it to a document (e.g. PowerPoint file), trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
The weakness exists due to an error when processing OLE objects. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted OLE object, attach it to a document (e.g. PowerPoint file), trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.