CVE-2014-0300: High severity Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2014

Updated

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-015

Event History

Mar 12, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0300?

CVE-2014-0300 is rated as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0300?

To address CVE-2014-0300, apply the Microsoft security update referenced in MS14-015.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2014-0300?

CVE-2014-0300 affects several versions of Microsoft Windows including XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0300?

CVE-2014-0300 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver.

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2014-0300?

No, CVE-2014-0300 can only be exploited by local users who have already gained access to the system.