What is the severity of CVE-2013-3173?

CVE-2013-3173 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3173?

To fix CVE-2013-3173, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-3173?

CVE-2013-3173 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, 7, 8, Server 2012, and Windows RT.

Can CVE-2013-3173 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-3173 requires local access to the system, hence it cannot be exploited remotely.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3173?

CVE-2013-3173 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in kernel-mode drivers.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-3173

high

7.2

CWE

119

10/7/2013

7/12/2023

CVE-2013-3173: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 10 2013(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in 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 that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Win32k Buffer Overwrite 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-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3173?
To fix CVE-2013-3173, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, 7, 8, Server 2012, and Windows RT.
Can CVE-2013-3173 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-3173 requires local access to the system, hence it cannot be exploited remotely.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in kernel-mode drivers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3173?
To fix CVE-2013-3173, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, 7, 8, Server 2012, and Windows RT.
Can CVE-2013-3173 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-3173 requires local access to the system, hence it cannot be exploited remotely.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3173?
CVE-2013-3173 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in kernel-mode drivers.