CVE-2013-1287
First published: Wed Mar 13 2013(Updated: )
The USB kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 do not properly handle objects in memory, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting a crafted USB device, aka "Windows USB Descriptor Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1285 and CVE-2013-1286.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2013-1287?
CVE-2013-1287 involves improper handling of objects in memory by USB kernel-mode drivers in various versions of Microsoft Windows, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-1287?
CVE-2013-1287 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012.
What is the potential impact of the threat from CVE-2013-1287?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2013-1287 can potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1287?
To fix CVE-2013-1287, apply the appropriate security update provided by Microsoft for your version of Windows.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2013-1287?
CVE-2013-1287 has been assigned a severity rating of Important by Microsoft.
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