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 does not properly control access to objects associated with font files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted file, aka "Font Double-Fetch Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60673Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69143Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60673Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69143Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-04PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1819?
CVE-2014-1819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 R...
How severe is CVE-2014-1819?
CVE-2014-1819 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.