CVE-2014-4113: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft 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, as exploited in the wild in October 2014, aka "Win32k.sys Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Win32k | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/an-analysis-of-a-windows-kernel-mode-vulnerability-cve-2014-4113/
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/10/14/accessing-risk-for-the-october-2014-security-updates.aspx
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/113167
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131964/Windows-8.0-8.1-x64-TrackPopupMenu-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60970
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35101
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70364
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-058
- https://github.com/sam-b/CVE-2014-4113
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37064/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39666/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4113
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4113?
CVE-2014-4113 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT.
What is the security impact of CVE-2014-4113?
CVE-2014-4113 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by executing crafted programs on the affected systems.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-4113?
Mitigation for CVE-2014-4113 is achieved by applying the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.
What is the recommended action for CVE-2014-4113?
The recommended action for CVE-2014-4113 is to install the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4113 while awaiting a fix?
There currently are no official workarounds listed for CVE-2014-4113, so applying security updates is the best mitigation.
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