CVE-2014-1818: Input Validation

Published Jun 11, 2014

Updated

GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010 and 2013, Lync 2010 Attendee, and Lync Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EMF+ record in an image file, aka "GDI+ Image Parsing Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-036

Event History

Jun 11, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:56 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1818?

The severity of CVE-2014-1818 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1818?

To fix CVE-2014-1818, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-1818?

CVE-2014-1818 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8, and several Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1818?

CVE-2014-1818 is a vulnerability in the GDI+ component of Microsoft Windows.

Can CVE-2014-1818 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1818 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted file that triggers the vulnerability.