CVE-2013-1274: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1274: 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-2013-1274 is a Windows kernel-mode driver race condition that can let a local user gain higher privileges and read kernel memory. It affects older Windows releases listed in Microsoft MS13-016. Business risk is highest where legacy Windows systems still exist or where attackers may already have local code execution. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 systems at the service pack levels named in the CVE description. Modern Windows versions are not listed in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-system risk with high impact but local-access prerequisites. Prioritize remediation where affected hosts process sensitive data, support privileged operations, or are reachable by ordinary users. Unsupported operating systems should be migration candidates, not long-term exception items. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS13-016 guidance for affected Windows systems.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported legacy Windows hosts.; Restrict local code execution on affected systems where replacement is delayed..

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:16224CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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