CVE-2014-0262

7.2 · HIGH

Published Jan 15, 2014 microsoft CWE-264 EPSS 2.16% (81th pctl) AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-0262 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0262?

CVE-2014-0262 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0262?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0262?

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