Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-1250 is a Windows kernel vulnerability in win32k.sys. A local user running a crafted application could gain higher privileges and read arbitrary kernel memory. This mainly matters where old Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, or Windows 7 systems remain in service. Exposure is limited to the legacy Windows versions named in the CVE description: XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2/R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold/SP1. Treat as high priority only where the listed legacy Windows versions still exist. The issue can turn local access into kernel-level compromise, but the source bundle does not support internet-remote exploitation or active exploitation claims. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS13-016 where applicable.; Prioritize removing or isolating affected legacy Windows systems.; Restrict local code execution on affected hosts where immediate patching is not possible..
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- Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS13-016CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16142CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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