CVE-2014-0262

high

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."

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029600

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64725

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2014-01-15

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High