CVE-2013-1280
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CVE-2013-1280 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Reference Count Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Reference Count Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | R2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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