CVE-2013-0008
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CVE-2013-0008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly handle window broadcast messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Improper Message Handling Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly handle window broadcast messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Improper Message Handling Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-008A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-008A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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