CVE-2013-1342
CVE-2013-1342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Multiple Fetch Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1343, CVE-2013-1344, CVE-2013-3864, and CVE-2013-3865.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-1342?
- 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 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Multiple Fetch Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1343, CVE-2013-1344, CVE-2013-3864, and CVE-2013-3865.
- How severe is CVE-2013-1342?
- CVE-2013-1342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-1342 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-1342?
- CVE-2013-1342 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-1342?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-1342 published?
- CVE-2013-1342 was published on 2013-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-076
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18714
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- 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_2008:*:r2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:r2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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