Summary
This host is missing an important security
update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-054.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow
local users to gain escalated privileges.
Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the
listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link,
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS14-054
Insight
Flaw exists because Windows Task
Scheduler improperly conducts integrity checks on tasks.
Affected
Windows 8 x32/x64 Edition,
Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Edition,
Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2.
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and
check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2014-4074 -
CVSS Base Score: 6.8
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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