CVE-2013-1291

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability" or "Win32k Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.93% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16504 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-036 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1291?
CVE-2013-1291 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1291?
To fix CVE-2013-1291, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-1291 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-1291 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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