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CVE-2014-0316

7.5 · HIGH

Memory leak in the Local RPC (LRPC) server implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.…

Published Aug 12, 2014microsoftCWE-399EPSS 11.46%

Overview

CVE-2014-0316 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on August 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Memory leak in the Local RPC (LRPC) server implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted client that sends messages with an invalid data view, aka "LRPC ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0316?

CVE-2014-0316 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on August 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0316?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2014-0316?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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.

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