Vulnerability identifier: #VU4551
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the Scripting Runtime Object Library when handling an object in memory. A remote attacker can create specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1
Windows Server: 2003 - 2012
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms13-099.aspx
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.