CVE-2014-4074
The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."
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EPSS
Probability of exploitation (next 30 days): 0.0172 (1.7%)
Percentile: 82.5%
EPSS: 2026-05-06
Affects
microsoft:windows_8microsoft:windows_8.1microsoft:windows_rtmicrosoft:windows_rt_8.1microsoft:windows_server_2012Technical description
The Task Scheduler in Microsoft 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 an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."
Published: 9/10/2014, 1:55:09 AM
Last modified: 5/6/2026, 10:30:45 PM
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69593
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95542