What is the severity of CVE-2013-3154?

CVE-2013-3154 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3154?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3154, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3154?

CVE-2013-3154 affects Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.

Can local users exploit CVE-2013-3154?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-3154 through a Trojan horse application due to improper pathname handling.

What component of Windows is impacted by CVE-2013-3154?

The vulnerability affects the signature-update functionality of Windows Defender in the specified Windows operating systems.

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CVE-2013-3154

medium

6.9

CWE

264

10/7/2013

30/10/2018

CVE-2013-3154

First published: Wed Jul 10 2013(Updated: )

The signature-update functionality in Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 relies on an incorrect pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% top-level directory, aka "Microsoft Windows 7 Defender Improper Pathname Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3154?
To mitigate CVE-2013-3154, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 affects Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.
Can local users exploit CVE-2013-3154?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-3154 through a Trojan horse application due to improper pathname handling.
What component of Windows is impacted by CVE-2013-3154?
The vulnerability affects the signature-update functionality of Windows Defender in the specified Windows operating systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3154?
To mitigate CVE-2013-3154, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 affects Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.
Can local users exploit CVE-2013-3154?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-3154 through a Trojan horse application due to improper pathname handling.
What component of Windows is impacted by CVE-2013-3154?
The vulnerability affects the signature-update functionality of Windows Defender in the specified Windows operating systems.