CVE-2013-3956: High severity Novell client vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Novell client=4.91-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows XP
Novell client=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Novell client=2.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

Jul 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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