CVE-2013-5065

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 34.7%

Published27 Nov 2013
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
Remediation due24 Mar 2022

Description

NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 2003 Serverall versions

Microsoft Windows Xpall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-002PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-5065US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37732/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2914486PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013/11/ms-windows-local-privilege-escalation-zero-day-in-the-wild.htmlBroken LinkNot Applicable

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-5065 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-5065 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2013-5065?

CVE-2013-5065 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 34.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-5065?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5065?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.