CVE-2011-2013: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 08 2011(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a sequence of crafted UDP packets to a closed port, aka "Reference Counter Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2013?
CVE-2011-2013 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2013?
To fix CVE-2011-2013, apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which systems are vulnerable to CVE-2011-2013?
CVE-2011-2013 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 and their respective service packs.
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-2013 enable?
CVE-2011-2013 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted UDP packets to a closed port.
What are the implications of CVE-2011-2013 for system administrators?
System administrators must ensure their systems are updated to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2011-2013.
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