What is the severity of CVE-2013-1291?

CVE-2013-1291 is rated as important, indicating a potential denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1291?

To fix CVE-2013-1291, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1291?

CVE-2013-1291 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of OpenType fonts.

Can CVE-2013-1291 lead to system crashes?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2013-1291 can lead to system crashes or forced reboots.

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CVE-2013-1291

high

7.1

CWE

9/4/2013

26/2/2019

CVE-2013-1291: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 09 2013(Updated: )

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability" or "Win32k Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1291?
CVE-2013-1291 is rated as important, indicating a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1291?
To fix CVE-2013-1291, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-1291?
CVE-2013-1291 affects Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, as well as Windows 8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1291?
CVE-2013-1291 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of OpenType fonts.
Can CVE-2013-1291 lead to system crashes?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2013-1291 can lead to system crashes or forced reboots.

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