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7.5

Windows 7 can be tricked to bypass memory protections

CVE-2013-2554 · published 13 years ago
Summary

A flaw in Windows 7 lets attackers get around built-in safeguards that keep malicious code from running in memory. This could let attackers run unauthorized programs or take control of a system, especially when combined with other software. Install the latest Windows updates and consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows to stay protected.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR and DEP protection mechanisms via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Firefox by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own com...
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR and DEP protection mechanisms via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Firefox by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0787.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published11 Mar 2013
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-2554 · NVD
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