Remote code execution in Microsoft Graphics Component
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-3906 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft PowerPoint Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Excel Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU4356
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3906
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling malicious images. A remote attacker can create specially crafted TIFF image file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows Server: 2008
Windows: Vista
Microsoft Office: 2003 - 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint: 2010
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
Microsoft Excel: Viewer
CPE2.3 External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms13-096
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
