7.2
HIGH
CVE-2014-0262
Microsoft Windows Win32k.sys Remote Privilege Elevation Vulnerability
Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 does not properly consider thread-owned objects during the processing of window handles, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Window Handle Vulnerability."

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 15, 2014, 4:13 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 28, 2020, 12:58 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

10.0

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2014-0262 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_7
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2014-0262.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2014-0262 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2014-0262 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]

    Sep. 28, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]

    Sep. 28, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:itanium:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS14-003 [Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory]
    Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003 [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 09, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS14-003 Patch, Vendor Advisory http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS14-003 Mitigation, Vendor Advisory, Patch
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 15, 2014

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2014-0262 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.07389

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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