What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0300?

CVE-2014-0300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0300?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-0300. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Xp CVE-2014-0300

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2014-03-12 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Xp Windows Server 2003 Windows Vista Windows 8 Windows Rt

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-264 ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Permission and access control MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.63%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1,. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 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, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, 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, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.6%

Top 30% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.6%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +36

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:professional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-015 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/12527

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