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CVE-2014-1670

6.8 · MEDIUM

The Microsoft Bing application before 4.2.1 for Android allows remote attackers to install arbitrary APK files via vectors involving a crafted DNS response.

Published Jan 25, 2014microsoftCWE-94EPSS 13.71%

Overview

CVE-2014-1670 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft bing. It was published on January 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Microsoft Bing application before 4.2.1 for Android allows remote attackers to install arbitrary APK files via vectors involving a crafted DNS response.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftbing0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1670?

CVE-2014-1670 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft bing. It was published on January 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-1670?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1670?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update bing 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-2014-1670?

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