CVE-2013-3660—Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-28 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2013-3660
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Win32k
Date Added:
2022-03-28
Due Date:
2022-04-18
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3660

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