CVE-2013-3898

Description

Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, when Hyper-V is used, does not ensure memory-address validity, which allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code in all guest OS instances, and allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash), via a guest-to-host hypercall with a crafted function parameter, aka "Address Corruption Vulnerability."

Category

7.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-317A third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18851 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-092 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3898?
CVE-2013-3898 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3898?
To fix CVE-2013-3898, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-3898 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-3898 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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