Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003
CVE-2013-5065

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Xp
Windows 2003 Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 November 2013

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 58%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The vulnerability in NDProxy.sys affects users of Microsoft Windows XP SP2, SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2. It allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a specially crafted application, which has been exploited in the wild since November 2013. This exploit underscores the importance of security patches and timely updates to mitigate potential risks associated with unauthorized access.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2013-5065 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-5065 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37732/
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

58% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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