7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3956

First published: Wed Jul 31 2013(Updated: )

The NICM.SYS kernel driver 3.1.11.0 in Novell Client 4.91 SP5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003; Novell Client 2 SP2 on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008; and Novell Client 2 SP3 on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x143B6B IOCTL call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Novell NetWare Client=4.91-sp5
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP
Novell NetWare Client=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Vista
Novell NetWare Client=2.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows Server=r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3956?

    CVE-2013-3956 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3956?

    CVE-2013-3956 affects Novell Client versions 4.91 SP5, 2 SP2, and 2 SP3 on various Windows operating systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3956?

    To fix CVE-2013-3956, update the Novell Client software to a patched version that addresses the privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3956?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2013-3956 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and full system control by local attackers.

  • Is CVE-2013-3956 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2013-3956 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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