CVE-2013-3660

KEV
Published: Mag 24, 2013 Last Modified: Ott 22, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
MEDIUM 6,9
Access Vector: local
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete

Description

AI Translation Available

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.'

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,6919
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Memory Read Memory Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory)
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Assembly, C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
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Exploit

Microsoft Windows - Win32k!EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec Uninitialized Next Pointer Testcase

Verified

Microsoft Windows - Win32k!EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec Uninitialized Next Pointer Testcase

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Exploit

Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7/8 - 'EPATHOBJ' Local Ring

Verified

Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7/8 - 'EPATHOBJ' Local Ring

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Exploit

Microsoft Windows - 'EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)

Verified Metasploit Framework (MSF)

Microsoft Windows - 'EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)

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Operating System

Windows 8 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Server 2003 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Server 2008 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Server 2012 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Rt by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Server 2008 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Vista by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows 7 by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Xp by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:professional:*:x64:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Windows Xp by Microsoft

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013…
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0090.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0094.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-06/0006.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-0…
http://secunia.com/advisories/53435
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%…
http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/309157606247768064
http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/335557286657400832
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239477
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25611/
http://www.osvdb.org/93539
http://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1eqh66/0day_windows_kernel_epathobj_vul…
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358400/google-engineer-bashes-microsoft-disc…
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190A
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0090.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0094.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-06/0006.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-0…
http://secunia.com/advisories/53435
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%…
http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/309157606247768064
http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/335557286657400832
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239477
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25611/
http://www.osvdb.org/93539
http://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1eqh66/0day_windows_kernel_epathobj_vul…
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358400/google-engineer-bashes-microsoft-disc…
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190A