CVE-2013-3182
HighThe 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
Patch immediately- 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 14, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryTA13-225A
- otherMS13-064
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:18199
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 Vulnerab…
Affected: Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
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.
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