CVE-2013-3660 — Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added March 28, 2022 Remediate by April 18, 2022

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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

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

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