CVE-2014-4113
Published: May 4, 2022
Official Description
Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
An unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Win32k allows for privilege escalation. The high EPSS score of 0.82433 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in the KEV catalog.
Apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this privilege escalation vulnerability. Regular system patching is essential.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4113 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2014-4113 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4113 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1