# CVE-2013-1332: dxgkrnl.sys (aka the DirectX graphics kernel subsystem) in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-05-15 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

dxgkrnl.sys (aka the DirectX graphics kernel subsystem) in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Double Fetch Vulnerability."

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## References

- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16332
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53385

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