ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2013-3660: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWin32k
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline18 Apr 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-119

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

The EPATHOBJ::pprFlattenRec function in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft does not properly initialize a pointer for the next object in a certain list, which allows local users to gain privileges.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.