CVE-2013-3866: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2013
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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 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

18 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Sep 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3866?

CVE-2013-3866 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3866?

To fix CVE-2013-3866, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-3866?

CVE-2013-3866 affects Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT.

4

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2013-3866?

CVE-2013-3866 cannot be exploited by remote attackers as it requires local access to the system.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3866?

CVE-2013-3866 is a privilege elevation vulnerability present in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver.

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