CVE-2014-1814
HighSummary
The vulnerability in Windows Installer allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application that invokes the repair feature for a different application.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems and data, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security policies to restrict local user access.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The Windows Installer 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that invokes the repair feature for a different application, aka "Windows Installer Repair Vulnerability."
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS