Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-2779
mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-2779
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.74%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 78 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-2779
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-2779
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-2779
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68076
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine CVE-2014-2779 Remote Denial of Service VulnerabilityVDB Entry
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https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2974294
Microsoft Security Advisory 2974294 | Microsoft DocsMitigation;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030438
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Scanning Bug Lets Remote and Local Users Deny Service - SecurityTrackerVDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2014-2779
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malware_protection_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*