How severe is CVE-2013-3956?

CVE-2013-3956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3956?

CVE-2013-3956 primarily affects Novell Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3956?

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-2013-3956 published?

CVE-2013-3956 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3956

CVE-2013-3956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Novell Client
Published: 2013-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3956?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-3956?: CVE-2013-3956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3956?: CVE-2013-3956 primarily affects Novell Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3956?: 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-2013-3956 published?: CVE-2013-3956 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:4.91:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:2.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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