Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-5058 is a Windows kernel-mode driver integer overflow that can let a local user gain higher privileges by running a crafted application. It is not a remote-only internet exposure; business urgency depends on whether legacy Windows systems remain in use.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where affected legacy Windows systems remain operational. Local access is required, but successful exploitation could turn a limited foothold into system-level compromise.
Technical view
The CVE describes an integer overflow in Windows kernel-mode drivers, also named the Win32k Integer Overflow Vulnerability. A local attacker with code execution could use a crafted application for privilege escalation on listed Windows desktop and server releases.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Server 2012 systems matching the CVE description.
Exploitation context
The provided sources support local privilege escalation via a crafted application. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation, and it does not provide exploit maturity details.
Researcher notes
The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed patch applicability data. Analysis should stay anchored to MS13-101 and asset evidence rather than assuming exposure across modern Windows versions.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft MS13-101 guidance for applicable security updates.
- Prioritize removal or isolation of unsupported Windows systems.
- Restrict local application execution on affected legacy hosts.
- Verify endpoint controls monitor suspicious privilege escalation behavior.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions named in the CVE description.
- Check whether MS13-101 updates are installed where applicable.
- Confirm unsupported systems have documented compensating controls.
- Review EDR or host logs for unexpected privilege changes.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS13-101CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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CWE details
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