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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 9, 2013· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0078

CVE-2013-0078

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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Affected products

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  • Microsoft/Windows Defender2 versions
    cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
    • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • (no CPE)

Patches

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