CVE-2013-3876: Input Validation

Published Nov 16, 2013
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Updated

DirectAccess in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and 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 does not properly verify server X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and read encrypted domain credentials via a crafted certificate.

Affected Software

15 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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Nov 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3876?

CVE-2013-3876 has a critical severity rating due to improper verification of X.509 certificates.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3876?

To fix CVE-2013-3876, Microsoft recommends installing the security updates provided in the advisory for affected operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-3876?

CVE-2013-3876 affects several versions including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2013-3876?

The impact of CVE-2013-3876 includes the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks due to the failure to verify server certificates.

5

Can CVE-2013-3876 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3876 can be exploited remotely by attackers if the affected software is exposed to the internet.

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