CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4118

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted XML content.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to severe consequences, including system takeover or corruption of its state.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system-state corruption) via crafted XML content, aka "MSXML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS