CVE-2014-0262 json
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 does not properly consider thread-owned objects dur…
published 2014-01-15 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-0300
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-003
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/64725
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1029600
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-0262
- NVD CVE-2014-0262
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