CVE-2014-4077: Microsoft IME Japanese Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 11 2014(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Office 2007 SP3, when IMJPDCT.EXE (aka IME for Japanese) is installed, allow remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via a crafted PDF document, aka "Microsoft IME (Japanese) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in 2014.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) | ||
| =sp1 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/11/assessing-risk-for-the-november-2014-security-updates.aspx
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031196
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031197
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-078
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4077
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4077?
CVE-2014-4077 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4077?
To fix CVE-2014-4077, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2014-4077?
CVE-2014-4077 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 SP1, and Office 2007 SP3.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2014-4077?
CVE-2014-4077 enables attackers to bypass sandbox protections through specially crafted PDF documents.
Can CVE-2014-4077 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2014-4077 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction, increasing its potential risk.
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