CVE-2014-4060

Name: CVE-2014-4060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-12T21:55:07.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4060 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in MCPlayer.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Media Center for Windows 8 and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document that triggers deletion of a CSyncBasePlayer object, aka "CSyncBasePlayer Use After Free Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 23.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in MCPlayer.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Media Center for Windows 8 and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document that triggers deletion of a CSyncBasePlayer object, aka "CSyncBasePlayer Use After Free Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.50%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Center	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Center Tv Pack	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/60671Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-043Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/60671Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-043Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4060?

How severe is CVE-2014-4060?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4060 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4060?

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