Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft Windows Media Center memory-safety flaw that could let an attacker run code if a user opens a crafted Office document. The listed exposure is legacy Windows Media Center deployments on Vista TV Pack, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8/8.1. Organizations are mainly exposed if they still run the affected legacy Windows Media Center versions listed in the CVE. The provided sources do not identify affected CPEs, CVSS score, or unsupported deployment details. Prioritize remediation for any remaining legacy Windows Media Center hosts, especially where users open Office documents from email or the internet. Decommissioning may be more practical than extended compensating controls. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS14-043 where applicable.; Inventory and retire legacy Windows Media Center systems where possible.; Restrict untrusted Office documents on affected legacy systems..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS14-043CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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