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CVE-2014-4077

Microsoft | Input Method Editor (IME) JapaneseAdded 2022-05-25Remediation Deadline 2022-06-15

Microsoft IME Japanese Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) Japanese is a keyboard with Japanese characters that can be enabled on Windows systems as it is included by default (with the default set as disabled). IME Japanese contains an unspecified vulnerability when IMJPDCT.EXE (IME for Japanese) is installed which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox and perform privilege escalation.

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-264

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