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."
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-0121 | 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." |
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History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: microsoft
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T14:10:56.870Z
Reserved: 2012-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-0078
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-04-09T22:55:01.063
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2013-0078
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD