How severe is CVE-2014-2780?

CVE-2014-2780 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2780 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2780?

CVE-2014-2780 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2780?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2780 published?

CVE-2014-2780 was published on 2014-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2780

CVE-2014-2780 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2014-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging control over a low-integrity process to execute a crafted application, aka "DirectShow Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2780?: DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging control over a low-integrity process to execute a crafted application, aka "DirectShow Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-2780?: CVE-2014-2780 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2780 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2780?: CVE-2014-2780 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2780?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2780 published?: CVE-2014-2780 was published on 2014-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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