PT-2013-3039 · Microsoft · Windows Rt+8
Published
2013-02-13
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Updated
2023-12-07
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CVE-2013-1280
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3
Windows Server 2003 version SP2
Windows Vista version SP2
Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1
Windows 7 versions Gold through SP1
Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
Windows RT
Description
The issue arises from the improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, potentially leading to the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full administrative rights.
Recommendations
For Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2003 version SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Vista version SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 7 versions Gold through SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows 8, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows Server 2012, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Windows RT, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista
Windows Xp