CVE-2013-3887: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 13 2013(Updated: )
The Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) in afd.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging improper copy operations, aka "Ancillary Function Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3887?
CVE-2013-3887 is rated as Important, indicating a significant risk of sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3887?
To fix CVE-2013-3887, install the Microsoft security updates released in MS13-093 for the affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-3887?
CVE-2013-3887 affects Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2012.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3887?
CVE-2013-3887 is a local information disclosure vulnerability due to improper handling of kernel memory.
Can CVE-2013-3887 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-3887 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the affected systems.
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