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CVE-2013-3956

HighPublished

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...

Published: Jul 31, 2013
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 26, 2013

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

7.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Novell Client 2 SP3 - 'nicm.sys' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · windows_x86 · Jun 26, 2013
Novell Client 2 SP3 - 'nicm.sys 3.1.11.0' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
sickness · windows · Jul 29, 2013

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