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CVE-2014-0254

7.8 · HIGH

The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly validate packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via…

Published Feb 12, 2014microsoftCWE-20EPSS 32.68%

Overview

CVE-2014-0254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on February 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The IPv6 implementation in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly validate packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via crafted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets, aka "TCP/IP Version 6 (IPv6) Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_8 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/103159Refsecunia.com/advisories/56775Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65409Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029747Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-006Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90755Refosvdb.org/103159Refsecunia.com/advisories/56775Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65409Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029747

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0254?

CVE-2014-0254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_8. It was published on February 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0254?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0254?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_8 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0254?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0254 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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