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CVE-2013-1279

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

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CVE-2013-1279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect handling of objects in memory, aka "Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1278.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect handling of objects in memory, aka "Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1278.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsR2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1279?
Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect handling of objects in memory, aka "Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1278.
How severe is CVE-2013-1279?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1279?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST