CVE-2013-1340: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jul 10 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 Dereference Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| 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 XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1340?
CVE-2013-1340 is rated as important, indicating a significant risk for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1340?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1340, apply the Microsoft security updates released as part of MS13-053.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-1340?
CVE-2013-1340 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server versions 2003, 2008, and 2012.
Can CVE-2013-1340 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2013-1340 requires local access to the system and cannot be exploited remotely.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1340?
CVE-2013-1340 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver.
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