How severe is CVE-2013-3898?

CVE-2013-3898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3898?

CVE-2013-3898 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3898?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-3898 published?

CVE-2013-3898 was published on 2013-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3898

CVE-2013-3898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2013-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3898?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2013-3898?: CVE-2013-3898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3898?: CVE-2013-3898 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-3898 published?: CVE-2013-3898 was published on 2013-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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