CVE-2013-1255: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1255: Race condition in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server...

Race condition 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, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges, and consequently read the contents of arbitrary kernel memory locations, via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS13-016.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 14:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1255 is a Windows kernel flaw that can let someone who can run code locally gain higher privileges and read kernel memory. It affects legacy Windows versions, including XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, and Windows 7. The main business concern is remaining unsupported or unpatched legacy systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers matching the affected versions and missing the MS13-016 security update. Modern supported Windows versions are not listed in the source bundle. Systems allowing untrusted local users or applications have higher practical risk. Treat this as high priority if any listed legacy Windows systems remain in production. The vulnerability is old, local-only, and not KEV-listed, but kernel privilege escalation on unsupported operating systems can materially worsen any endpoint compromise. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS13-016 for affected systems.; Inventory and prioritize retirement of unsupported Windows XP and Server 2003 hosts.; Restrict untrusted local code execution on legacy Windows systems..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 13, 2013, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS13-016CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16501CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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