CVE-2013-3128: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2013
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Updated

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font (OTF) file, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Affected Software

36 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
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-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5

Event History

Oct 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3128?

CVE-2013-3128 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3128?

To fix CVE-2013-3128, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows and .NET Framework versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-3128?

CVE-2013-3128 affects several versions of Windows including Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2013-3128 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3128 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction.

5

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2013-3128 relate to in .NET Framework?

CVE-2013-3128 affects .NET Framework versions 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.0, and 4.5.

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