CVE-2014-4113
Confirmed PUBLISHEDwin32k.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,...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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."
- CVE Published
- Oct 15, 2014
- Exploitation Reported
- May 04, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS14-058 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- 60970 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/60970
- 37064 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37064/
- 39666 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39666/
- 35101 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35101
Show 6 more references
- 70364 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70364
- 113167 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/113167
- blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/10/14/accessing-risk-for-... blogs.technet.com · CVE Record http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/10/14/accessing-risk-for-...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/131964/Windows-8.0-8.1-x64-TrackPopupM... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131964/Windows-8.0-8.1-x64-Track...
- GitHub — sam-b/CVE-2014-4113 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/sam-b/CVE-2014-4113
- blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/an-analysis-... blog.trendmicro.com · CVE Record http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/an-analysi...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-05-04 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms14_058_track_popup_menu.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-05-04 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2014-11-19 04:26:33 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms14_058_track_popup_menu.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2016-02-07 14:18:45 UTC · 42 stars
Trigger and exploit code for CVE-2014-4113
github · Created 2014-11-19 04:26:33 UTC · 3 stars
PowerShell CVE-2014-4113
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:03 UTC about 1 year ago15:03 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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04:26 UTC over 11 years ago04:26 UTC · over 11 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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10:00 UTC almost 12 years ago10:00 UTC · almost 12 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 12 years ago00:00 UTC · about 12 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2014-4113
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2014-4113",
"title": "win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, W...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}