First published: Wed May 15 2013(Updated: )
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 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 "Win32k Window Handle Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2013-1334 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2013-1334, apply the Microsoft security updates released in July 2013 for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2013-1334 affects multiple versions including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, and Windows RT.
CVE-2013-1334 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability; it requires local access to the system.
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1334; patching the system is the recommended action.