CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4115

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The fastfat.sys driver in kernel mode for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 has a memory allocation issue. This allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by connecting a crafted USB device.

Risk Assessment

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges or disrupt system operations, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and to monitor connected USB devices to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

fastfat.sys (aka the FASTFAT driver) in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 does not properly allocate memory, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (reserved-memory write) by connecting a crafted USB device, aka "Microsoft Windows Disk Partition Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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