CVE-2013-0078 Privilege escalation in n/a

What is CVE-2013-0078?

CVE-2013-0078 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Apr 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Microsoft Antimalware Client in Windows Defender on Windows 8 and Windows RT uses an incorrect pathname for MsMpEng.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Antimalware Improper Pathname Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0078?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Defender.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-0078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in n/a

• CVE-2023-36422 Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability High 7.8
• CVE-2023-38175 Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability High 7.8
• CVE-2020-0835 Privilege escalation in Windows Defender antimalware platform High 7.8

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-ggpx-9gxx-fx4v.