What is the severity of CVE-2014-6355?

CVE-2014-6355 has been rated as critical by Microsoft due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6355?

To fix CVE-2014-6355, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft through their official release channels.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2014-6355?

CVE-2014-6355 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Server 2008 and 2012.

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2014-6355?

The risks associated with CVE-2014-6355 include remote attackers exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Can CVE-2014-6355 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2014-6355 can potentially be exploited without user interaction, primarily through malicious JPEG images.

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CVE-2014-6355

medium

CWE

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11/12/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-6355: Infoleak

First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )

The Graphics Component 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, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly process JPEG images, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT	=gold
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2003	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-085

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6355?
CVE-2014-6355 has been rated as critical by Microsoft due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6355?
To fix CVE-2014-6355, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft through their official release channels.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2014-6355?
CVE-2014-6355 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Server 2008 and 2012.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2014-6355?
The risks associated with CVE-2014-6355 include remote attackers exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2014-6355 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2014-6355 can potentially be exploited without user interaction, primarily through malicious JPEG images.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6355?
CVE-2014-6355 has been rated as critical by Microsoft due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6355?
To fix CVE-2014-6355, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft through their official release channels.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2014-6355?
CVE-2014-6355 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Server 2008 and 2012.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2014-6355?
The risks associated with CVE-2014-6355 include remote attackers exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2014-6355 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2014-6355 can potentially be exploited without user interaction, primarily through malicious JPEG images.