(MS14-043) Vulnerability in Windows Media Center Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2978742)
Publish date: August 14, 2014
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-4060
Advisory Date: AUG 14, 2014
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a remote code execution vulnerability found in the Windows Media Center. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must convince its target to open or execute a specially crafted Microsoft Office file.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (32-bit editions)
- Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (64-bit editions)
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