CVE-2014-0323: Infoleak

Published Mar 12, 2014
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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 obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure 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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0323?

CVE-2014-0323 has a severity rating of important, indicating potential exploitation that could compromise the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0323?

To fix CVE-2014-0323, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-0323?

CVE-2014-0323 affects local users on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server versions.

4

What can be exploited in CVE-2014-0323?

CVE-2014-0323 can be exploited to allow local users to obtain sensitive information from the system.

5

Which Windows versions are vulnerable to CVE-2014-0323?

Vulnerable Windows versions include XP SP2/SP3, Vista SP2, Server 2003 SP2, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and their respective R2 and RT editions.

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