Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2014-2816 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	69099
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2014-2816
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 12 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 12 2014 12:00AM
Credit:	Microsoft
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2014-2816 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft SharePoint Server is prone to a remote privilege-escalation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges in the context of the currently logged-in user. Successful exploits may aid in further attacks.

Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2014-2816 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2014-2816 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft SharePoint Server CVE-2014-2816 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS14-050 (Microsoft)