CVE-2013-0078

High

Description

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."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.2

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows Defender

PublishedApr 9, 2013

First seenApr 9, 2013

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-034

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_defender	No range specified	—

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