CVE-2013-5065
CVE-2013-5065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-03).
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-03)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2013-4907
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-03)
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5065?
- NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5065?
- CVE-2013-5065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-5065 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2013-5065 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5065?
- CVE-2013-5065 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5065?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2013-5065 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2013-5065 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-4907. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-03).
- When was CVE-2013-5065 published?
- CVE-2013-5065 was published on 2013-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2914486
- http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013/11/ms-windows-local-privilege-escalation-zero-day-in-the-wild.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-002
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37732/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-5065
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:professional:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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