CVE-2014-1807

The ShellExecute API in Windows Shell 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 does not properly implement file associations, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "Windows Shell File Association Vulnerability."

• CWE-264

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-027Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-027Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

May 14, 2014

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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