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CVE-2013-3182

High

The Windows NAT Driver (aka winnat) service in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 does not properly validate memory addresses during the processing of ICMP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system hang) via crafted packets, aka…

Published Aug 14, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2013-3182 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

95%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

The Windows NAT Driver (aka winnat) service in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 does not properly validate memory addresses during the processing of ICMP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system hang) via crafted packets, aka "Windows NAT Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows Server 2012MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Aug 14, 2013

  2. Last updated

    Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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