What is the severity of CVE-2013-3196?

CVE-2013-3196 has a severity rating of important, as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3196?

To fix CVE-2013-3196, users should apply the relevant Microsoft security updates provided in the MS13-063 bulletin.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-3196?

CVE-2013-3196 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 on 32-bit platforms.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3196?

CVE-2013-3196 is a privilege escalation vulnerability within the NT Virtual DOS Machine subsystem.

Can CVE-2013-3196 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-3196 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-3196

high

7.2

CWE

119

14/8/2013

26/2/2019

CVE-2013-3196: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 14 2013(Updated: )

The NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM) subsystem in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 on 32-bit platforms does not properly validate kernel-memory addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3197 and CVE-2013-3198.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3196?
CVE-2013-3196 has a severity rating of important, as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3196?
To fix CVE-2013-3196, users should apply the relevant Microsoft security updates provided in the MS13-063 bulletin.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-3196?
CVE-2013-3196 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 on 32-bit platforms.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3196?
CVE-2013-3196 is a privilege escalation vulnerability within the NT Virtual DOS Machine subsystem.
Can CVE-2013-3196 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-3196 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the affected system.

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