(MS14-073) Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3000431)
Publish date: November 14, 2014
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-4116
Advisory Date: NOV 14, 2014
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
This update resolves an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Sharepoint Server. The vulnerability may be exploited by an attacker by creating a website that hosts exploits. The attacker must lure its intended victim to view the created website.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2
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