CVE-2013-3918 (GCVE-0-2013-3918)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2013-11-12 01:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:05Summary
The InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control in icardie.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted web page that is accessed by Internet Explorer, as exploited in the wild in November 2013, aka "InformationCardSigninHelper Vulnerability."
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-04 03:55 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds Write
Assigner
References
9 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-317A | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT |
| http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerability/new-ie-v… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS |
| http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/2013/11/new… | x_refsource_MISC |
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| https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/16985 | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2013/11/1… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/blog/2013/11… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Date Public
2013-11-08 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: ecf2c1fb-ad1b-4280-9a80-58cb1b4a8ab9
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-10-06
Asserted: 2025-10-06
Scope
Notes: Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: Microsoft Windows contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control, icardie.dll. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted webpage. When a user views the webpage, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2025-10-27 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-090 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3918
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Windows |
| Due Date | 2025-10-27 |
| Date Added | 2025-10-06 |
| Vendorproject | Microsoft |
| Vulnerabilityname | Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 38946940-e32f-45e1-8cfc-456f622beec4
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2013-11-12
Asserted: 2013-11-12
Scope
Notes: The InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control in icardie.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista... | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.73693 | Used in malware: unknown | Listed 4585 days ahead of CISA KEV | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | The InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control in icardie.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista... |
| Cve Id | CVE-2013-3918 |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Ghsa Id | None |
| Product | Windows |
| Added Date | 2013-11-12T01:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 8.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.73693 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99461 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2013-3918 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev |
|
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
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