Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-3660
The EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec function in 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, and Windows Server 2012 does not properly initialize a pointer for the next object in a certain list, which allows local users to obtain write access to the PATHRECORD chain, and consequently gain privileges, by triggering excessive consumption of paged memory and then making many FlattenPath function calls, aka "Win32k Read AV Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Overflow
At least one public exploit which can be used to exploit this vulnerability exists!
CVE-2013-3660
is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
The EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec function in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft does not properly initialize a pointer for the next object in a certain list, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Added on
2022-03-28
Action due date
2022-04-18
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-3660
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.07%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 30 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2013-3660
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Windows EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec Local Privilege Escalation
Disclosure Date : 2013-05-15exploit/windows/local/ppr_flatten_recThis module exploits a vulnerability on EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec due to the usage of uninitialized data which allows to corrupt memory. At the moment, the module has been tested successfully on Windows XP SP3, Windows 2003 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1. Authors: - Tavis Ormandy <[email protected]> - progmboy <[email protected]> - Keebie4e - egypt <[email protected]> - sinn3r <[email protected]> - Ben Campbell <[email protected]> - juan vazquez <[email protected]> - OJ Reeves
CVSS scores for CVE-2013-3660
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-3660
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-3660
- http://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1eqh66/0day_windows_kernel_epathobj_vulnerability/
- http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/23/4358400/google-engineer-bashes-microsoft-discloses-windows-flaw
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-053
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-06/0006.html
- http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239477
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25611/
Exploit
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0090.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-05/0094.html
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http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/309157606247768064
Exploit
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17360
- http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/335557286657400832
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http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190A
US Government Resource
Products affected by CVE-2013-3660
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*