CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2014-0252
Microsoft Windows Audio Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Original Issue Date:November 12, 2014
Severity Rating: MEDIUM
Systems Affected
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft windows Audio Service which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Description
The vulnerability is caused due to improper validation of permissions by Internet Explorer under specific conditions. The remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on target system by convincing the user to visit specially crafted webpage. The attacker could use the privileges in conjunction with other vulnerability that allows remote code execution on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to conduct further attacks.
Solution
Apply Appropriate patches as mentioned in Microsoft Security Bulletin
MS14-071
Vendor Information
Microsoft
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-071.aspx
References
Microsoft
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-071.aspx
Cisco
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36280
SecurityFocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70978/info
CVE Name
CVE-2014-6322
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.
Contact Information
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Postal address
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
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New Delhi - 110 003
India
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