CVE-2014-0315

Name: CVE-2014-0315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-08T23:55:05.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 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 local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse cmd.exe file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .bat or .cmd file, aka "Windows File Handling Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 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 local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse cmd.exe file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .bat or .cmd file, aka "Windows File Handling Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.62%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/04/08/ms14-019-fixing-a-binary-hijacking-via-cmd-or-bat-file.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/33
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-019Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/04/08/ms14-019-fixing-a-binary-hijacking-via-cmd-or-bat-file.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/33
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-019Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0315?

How severe is CVE-2014-0315?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0315?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST