Summary
This host is missing an critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-060.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and or cause memory corruption.
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-060
Insight
The flaw is due to an error within the Unicode Scripts Processor (USP10.dll) when processing OpenType fonts.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP x32/64 Edition Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-3181 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Related Vulnerabilities
- Microsoft DirectAccess Security Advisory (2862152)
- Microsoft DirectShow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (961373)
- Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2878890)
- Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Allow Code Execution (810030)
- Microsoft .NET Common Language Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2265906)