Vulnerability identifier: #VU4796

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3172

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow when handling of objects in memory by the kernel-mode driver (win32k.sys). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and cause the system to stop responding.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: XP, 7, Vista

Windows Server: 2003 - 2008

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms13-053

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.