CVE-2014-2779
CVE-2014-2779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2779?
- mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2779?
- CVE-2014-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2779?
- CVE-2014-2779 affects Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-2779 published?
- CVE-2014-2779 was published on 2014-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59337
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68076
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030438
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2974294
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malware_protection_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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