Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 Installer resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Installer. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-1814. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 08/12/2014 by Denis Gundarev with Entisys as MS14-049 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-1814 since 01/29/2014. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77167 (MS14-049: Vulnerability in Windows Installer Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2962490)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90970 (Windows Installer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (MS14-049)).

Applying the patch MS14-049 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (77167), SecurityFocus (BID 69112†), Secunia (SA60674†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030719†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45802†). The entries VDB-67362, VDB-67356, VDB-67357 and VDB-67358 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 77167
Nessus Name: MS14-049: Vulnerability in Windows Installer Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2962490)
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Patch: MS14-049

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS14-049
Researcher: Denis Gundarev
Organization: Entisys
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-1814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67359

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SecurityFocus: 69112 - Microsoft Windows Installer Service CVE-2014-1814 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 60674
SecurityTracker: 1030719 - Microsoft Windows Installer Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 45802 - [MS14-049] Microsoft Windows Local Privileges Escalation via a Specially Crafted Application that Invokes Repair Feature, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2014 12:24
Updated: 12/20/2024 04:07
Changes: 08/13/2014 12:24 (73), 08/19/2018 20:13 (10), 02/10/2022 17:44 (3), 02/10/2022 17:52 (1), 12/20/2024 04:07 (16)
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