CVE-2013-1345

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.20% Top 15%
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%3A17379 vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190A third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-053 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1345?
CVE-2013-1345 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1345?
To fix CVE-2013-1345, 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-2013-1345 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-1345 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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