CVE-2013-1287: High severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability
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.
Affected Software
Event History
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.