7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1342: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 11 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Multiple Fetch Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1343, CVE-2013-1344, CVE-2013-3864, and CVE-2013-3865.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1342?

    CVE-2013-1342 is classified as important in the Microsoft security context.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1342?

    To fix CVE-2013-1342, apply the appropriate Microsoft security updates as outlined in the relevant security bulletin.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1342?

    CVE-2013-1342 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, and Server 2012.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1342?

    CVE-2013-1342 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the win32k.sys component of Microsoft Windows.

  • Can CVE-2013-1342 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2013-1342 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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