CVE-2014-4113

CVE Enrichment

CVSS: 7.8 HIGH
EPSS: 86.93%
EPSS Percentile: 99.75%
CISA KEV: YES — Known Exploited Vulnerability

Description

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."

Technical Details

CVSS Version: 3.1
CNA / NVD Source: secure@microsoft.com
Published: 15-Oct-2014 17:55
Last Modified: 17-Jun-2026 07:09
EPSS Date: 2026-10-12

CVSS Vector


            CVSS:3.1                            AV:L /
                            AC:L /
                            PR:N /
                            UI:R /
                            S:U /
                            C:H /
                            I:H /
                            A:H

CISA KEV Details

Date Added: 2022-05-04
Remediation Due: 2022-05-25
Known Ransomware Campaign Use: Unknown
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4113

Affected Products / Versions

microsoft / windows_7
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_8
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_8.1
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_rt
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_rt_8.1
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_server_2003
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_server_2008
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_server_2008
Version / affected range: r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_server_2012
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_server_2012
Version / affected range: r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft / windows_vista
Version / affected range: -
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

References

Last enrichment sync: 13-Oct-2026 06:21
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
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Reported Context (1)

Nested within the cs4.2 folder were additional payloads targeting historical vulnerabilities like CVE-2014-4113 and CVE-2020-0796, Meterpreter, and web shell payloads-evidence of a comprehensive toolkit geared towards Open Directory Exposes Cobalt Strike, Phishing and Browser Credential Tools

CVE (1)

MITRE ATT&CK (1)

Tools (5)

Industries (1)

Countries (4)

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