How severe is CVE-2014-4060?

CVE-2014-4060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4060?

CVE-2014-4060 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4060?

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

When was CVE-2014-4060 published?

CVE-2014-4060 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4060

CVE-2014-4060 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Center
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4060?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2014-4060?: CVE-2014-4060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4060?: CVE-2014-4060 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4060?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4060 published?: CVE-2014-4060 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_center:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_center_tv_pack:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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