CVE-2013-3869: Input Validation

Published Nov 13, 2013

Updated

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 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via a web-service request containing a crafted X.509 certificate that is not properly handled during validation, aka "Digital Signatures Vulnerability."

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-095

Event History

Nov 13, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3869?

CVE-2013-3869 has a severity rating associated with its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3869?

To fix CVE-2013-3869, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2013-3869?

CVE-2013-3869 affects several versions including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-3869?

CVE-2013-3869 can be exploited by remote attackers to induce a daemon hang, leading to a denial of service.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3869?

While the best resolution is to install updates, some temporary workarounds might include restricting access to vulnerable services.