Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw in legacy Windows XP and Server 2003 systems. An attacker who can run a crafted local application could gain higher privileges. It was exploited in the wild in 2013 and is listed by CISA as known exploited. Exposure is most likely on remaining Windows XP SP2/SP3 or Windows Server 2003 SP2 assets. This is not described as directly remote; risk depends on local code execution or user interaction. Treat this as urgent for any surviving XP or Server 2003 estate. The business risk is concentrated in legacy systems that attackers can use to gain control after initial access. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS14-002 updates where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows XP and Server 2003 systems.; Restrict untrusted local application execution on legacy hosts..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 37732CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- MS14-002CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-5065CVE reference · government-resource
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