CVE-2014-0318

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 does not properly control access to thread-owned objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

• CWE-264

• http://secunia.com/advisories/60673Third Party Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69142Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-045Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/60673Third Party Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69142Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-045Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Aug 12, 2014

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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