CVE-2014-4060: Use After Free

Published Aug 12, 2014

Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in MCPlayer.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Media Center for Windows 8 and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document that triggers deletion of a CSyncBasePlayer object, aka "CSyncBasePlayer Use After Free Vulnerability."

Affected Software

17 affected components

Microsoft Windows Media Center

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows Vista

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-043

Event History

Aug 12, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4060?

CVE-2014-4060 has a severity rating of critical, indicating it poses a significant risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4060?

To fix CVE-2014-4060, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in MS14-043.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2014-4060?

CVE-2014-4060 affects Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 SP1.

Can CVE-2014-4060 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2014-4060 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

What is the exploitation vector for CVE-2014-4060?

CVE-2014-4060 can be exploited through specially crafted Office documents.