CVE-2013-3899

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly validate addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-101 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3899?
CVE-2013-3899 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3899?
To fix CVE-2013-3899, 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-2013-3899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-3899 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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