HIGH
CVE-2013-3697
CWE-189Published: July 31, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the NWFS.SYS kernel driver 4.91.5.8 in Novell Client 4.91 SP5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 and the NCPL.SYS kernel driver in 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 might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x1439EB IOCTL call.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-3697 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://pastebin.com/RcS2BucgExploit
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7012497Vendor Advisory
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http://pastebin.com/RcS2BucgExploit
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7012497Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-3697
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 31, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-3697 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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