CVE-2013-2556

Name: CVE-2013-2556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-11T10:55:01.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 through SP1 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013, aka "ASLR Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 7.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 through SP1 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013, aka "ASLR Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.58%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2556?

How severe is CVE-2013-2556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2556?

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Source: NVD / NIST