CVE-2013-5065

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 59.68% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013/11/ms-windows-local-privilege-escalation-zero-day-in-the-wild.html	not applicable broken link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37732/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-002	patch vendor advisory
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2914486	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5065?: CVE-2013-5065 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-5065?: To fix CVE-2013-5065, 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-2013-5065 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2013-5065 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~60% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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