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The win32k.sys kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 do not properly consider thread-owned objects during the processing of window handles. This vulnerability allows local users to gain privileges by exploiting a crafted application.
Overview
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2014-0262, affects Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1. It allows local users to escalate privileges through a specially crafted application by exploiting the way thread-owned objects are handled in the win32k.sys kernel-mode drivers.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Microsoft released security update MS14-003. Users are advised to apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft to address this issue. It is recommended to keep systems up to date with the latest security updates to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
