CVE-2013-5065: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-5065 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 03-03-2022. EPSS estimates a 34.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 27-11-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-03-2022Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- 24-03-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 22-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NDProxy.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild in November 2013.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
34.65%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 34.65% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
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CISA KEVListed- Added
- 03-03-2022
- Federal due date
- 24-03-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5065
Public exploits
4 foundMicrosoft Windows - 'NDPROXY' SYSTEM Privilege Escalation (MS14-002)
Maturity: weaponized
Microsoft Windows - 'ndproxy.sys' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (x86) / 2003 SP2 (x86) - 'NDProxy' Local Privilege Escalation (MS14-002)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft2 products
1 vendor · 2 products
References
5 links
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-002Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MSPatch- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-5065Government ResourceUS Government Resource