// For flags

CVE-2013-0078

 

Severity Score

7.3
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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."

El Microsoft Antimalware Client en Windows Defender en Windows 8 y Windows RT utiliza un nombre incorrecto de ruta para MsMpEng.exe, lo que permite a usuarios locales elevar sus privilegios a través de una aplicación manipulada. Aka "Microsoft Antimalware Improper Pathname Vulnerability."

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2012-11-27 CVE Reserved
  • 2013-04-09 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Microsoft
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Windows Defender
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*-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows 8
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-x64
Safe
Microsoft
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Windows Defender
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*-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows 8
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-x86
Safe
Microsoft
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Windows Defender
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*-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows Rt
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--
Safe