CVE-2013-3174: Code Injection

Published Jul 10, 2013
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Updated

DirectShow 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, and Windows Server 2012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file, aka "DirectShow Arbitrary Memory Overwrite Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jul 10, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3174?

CVE-2013-3174 has a critical severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3174?

To fix CVE-2013-3174, apply the security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-3174?

CVE-2013-3174 affects Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-3174 represent?

CVE-2013-3174 represents an arbitrary memory overwrite vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted GIF files.

5

Can CVE-2013-3174 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3174 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted file to the target system.

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