CVE-2013-3200: Code Injection

Published Oct 9, 2013
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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."

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Oct 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3200?

To fix CVE-2013-3200, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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