CVE-2012-0013: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2012
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Updated

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the Windows Packager configuration in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ClickOnce application in a Microsoft Office document, related to .application files, aka "Assembly Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jan 10, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are affected?

Affected systems include Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to provide a crafted ClickOnce application in a Microsoft Office document. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, although the attack complexity is rated medium.

3

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution. The listed CVSS vector indicates complete impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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