CVE-2013-1284 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a kernel race condition in Windows to escalate privileges via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-1284?
CVE-2013-1284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 8, 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
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."
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1284?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1284 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-1284 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1284 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 8
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jrp3-w9ff-9x5x.