CVE-2014-0301

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 version SP1 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 versions Gold through R2

Description A remote code execution issue exists in Microsoft DirectShow due to the handling of specially crafted JPEG image files. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a crafted JPEG image. The exploitation of this issue can provide the same user rights as the current user. Users with limited system rights are less affected than those operating with administrative rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows 7 version SP1, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows 8, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows 8.1, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 versions Gold through R2, apply the relevant patch to fix the DirectShow memory corruption vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of Microsoft DirectShow to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.