CVE-2013-1292: Race Condition
First published: Tue Apr 09 2013(Updated: )
Race condition in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Win32k Race Condition Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1292?
CVE-2013-1292 has a severity rating of important as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1292?
To fix CVE-2013-1292, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1292?
CVE-2013-1292 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2012.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1292?
CVE-2013-1292 is a race condition vulnerability in the win32k.sys component of Microsoft Windows.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-1292?
CVE-2013-1292 can be exploited by local users with a crafted application to gain elevated privileges.
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