CVE-2013-5065

microsoft windows 2003 server, microsoft windows xp

Published 28 Nov 2013 · updated 16 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, NVD

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Mar 2022, with a remediation deadline of 24 Mar 2022 for US federal agencies.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description

NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.

References

technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2914486 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013/11/ms-windows-local-privilege-escalation-zero-day-in-the-wild.html · Broken Link, Not Applicable
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-002 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37732/ · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-5065 · US Government Resource