VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2013-0078

CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability1.81%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-04-09
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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."

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references