| VID |
26658 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS13-089, 2876331) for 'Vulnerability in Windows Graphics Device Interface Could Allow Remote Code Execution' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views or opens a specially crafted Windows Write file in WordPad.
- Graphics Device Interface Integer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2013-3940)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) processes specially crafted Windows Write files in WordPad. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-089
* Platforms Affected:
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Windows 8, 8.1
Windows Server 2012 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(2876331) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-089 at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-089
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2013-3940 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
63546 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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