# CVE-2014-1819: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-08-12 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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 does not properly control access to objects associated with font files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted file, aka "Font Double-Fetch Vulnerability."

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/60673
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69143
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-045

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