CVE-2013-0075
First published: Wed Feb 13 2013(Updated: )
The TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted packet that terminates a TCP connection, aka "TCP FIN WAIT Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0075?
CVE-2013-0075 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a potential impact on system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0075?
To fix CVE-2013-0075, apply the relevant security update or patch provided by Microsoft according to their guidance.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2013-0075?
CVE-2013-0075 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2012 among others.
Can CVE-2013-0075 cause data loss?
CVE-2013-0075 primarily causes a denial of service, which may lead to transient system unavailability but not direct data loss.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-0075?
While the best practice is to apply updates, some users may mitigate the risk by configuring firewall rules to restrict incoming traffic.
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