CVE-2014-1811
First published: Wed Jun 11 2014(Updated: )
The TCP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (non-paged pool memory consumption and system hang) via malformed data in the Options field of a TCP header, aka "TCP Denial of Service Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1811?
CVE-2014-1811 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause significant system hang and resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1811?
To fix CVE-2014-1811, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected systems.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2014-1811?
CVE-2014-1811 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and multiple versions of Windows Server.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-1811 involve?
CVE-2014-1811 involves a remote attack that can lead to non-paged pool memory exhaustion and system instability.
Can CVE-2014-1811 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1811 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger a denial of service on the vulnerable systems.
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