CVE-2013-3898

Name: CVE-2013-3898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-13T00:55:02.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3898?

How severe is CVE-2013-3898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3898?

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Source: NVD / NIST