Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-039
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to gain escalated privileges.
Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-039
Insight
The flaw is triggered when executing the On-Screen keyboard from within the context of a low integrity process.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64
Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2
Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2014-2781 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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