CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4074

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Task Scheduler of Windows 8, 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain elevated privileges via an application that schedules a crafted task.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems and data, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and to monitor and restrict access to the Task Scheduler functionality.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS