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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font, as exploited in the wild in October 2014, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Remote Code Execution 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://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/10/14/accessing-risk-for-the-octoberNot Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60970Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70429Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/10/14/accessing-risk-for-the-octoberNot Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60970Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70429Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4148?
CVE-2014-4148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (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-2014-4148?
CVE-2014-4148 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4148?
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.