Windows Xp
CVE-2013-3887
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.47%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
The Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) in afd.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) in afd.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging improper copy operations, aka "Ancillary Function Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
The Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) in afd.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging improper copy operations, aka "Ancillary Function Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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