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CVE-2013-3660: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 24 2013(Updated: )

The EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec function 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, and Windows Server 2012 does not properly initialize a pointer for the next object in a certain list, which allows local users to obtain write access to the PATHRECORD chain, and consequently gain privileges, by triggering excessive consumption of paged memory and then making many FlattenPath function calls, aka "Win32k Read AV Vulnerability."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Win32k
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
=sp1
=sp2
=sp2
=r2-sp1
=sp2
=sp2
=sp3

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-053

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3660?

    CVE-2013-3660 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3660?

    To fix CVE-2013-3660, apply the relevant security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-3660?

    CVE-2013-3660 affects Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and various Server editions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3660?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2013-3660 include system compromise and unauthorized access due to remote code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3660?

    There are no reliable workarounds for CVE-2013-3660, so applying the appropriate patches is essential.

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