How severe is CVE-2014-0316?

CVE-2014-0316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0316?

CVE-2014-0316 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0316 published?

CVE-2014-0316 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0316

CVE-2014-0316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory leak in the Local RPC (LRPC) server implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted client that sends messages with an invalid data view, aka "LRPC ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0316?: Memory leak in the Local RPC (LRPC) server implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted client that sends messages with an invalid data view, aka "LRPC ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-0316?: CVE-2014-0316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0316?: CVE-2014-0316 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0316 published?: CVE-2014-0316 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

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_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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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