How severe is CVE-2013-1284?

CVE-2013-1284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1284?

CVE-2013-1284 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 8. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1284?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1284 published?

CVE-2013-1284 was published on 2013-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1284

CVE-2013-1284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 8 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 8
Published: 2013-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1284?: Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1284?: CVE-2013-1284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1284?: CVE-2013-1284 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 8. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1284 published?: CVE-2013-1284 was published on 2013-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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