CVE-2013-3200: Code Injection
First published: Wed Oct 09 2013(Updated: )
The USB drivers in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting a crafted USB device, aka "Windows USB Descriptor Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3200?
The severity of CVE-2013-3200 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by local attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3200?
To fix CVE-2013-3200, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2013-3200?
CVE-2013-3200 affects Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, various Windows Server versions, and Windows RT with specific service pack requirements.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-3200 enable?
CVE-2013-3200 enables physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting specially crafted USB devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3200?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-3200; the recommended action is to apply the relevant patches from Microsoft.
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