CVE-2013-0078

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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."

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 9, 2013
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2013-0078: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix