Microsoft Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 29 Aug 2014 Release Date: 13 Aug 2014 3556 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Servers - Media Streaming

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Media Center, which could be exploited by convincing a user to open a specially crafted Microsoft Office file.

Impact

Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

Windows 7
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS14-043

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2014-4060

Source

Microsoft