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MS14-038: Vulnerability in Windows Journal Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2975689)
high Nessus Plugin ID 76407
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by a code execution vulnerability.Description
The remote Windows host is affected by a code execution vulnerability due to an error related to parsing Windows Journal files. An attacker could convince a user into opening a specially crafted file, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, and 2012 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-038
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 76407
File Name: smb_nt_ms14-038.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 7/8/2014
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/8/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2014
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-1824
BID: 68396