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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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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)

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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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