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CVE-2013-0008

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Serve…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly handle window broadcast messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Improper Message Handling Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows Vista
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008
All versions
Version r2
MicrosoftWindows 7
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 8
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt
All versions

Weakness classification

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