CVE-2013-3918: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 12 2013(Updated: )
The InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control in icardie.dll 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 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted web page that is accessed by Internet Explorer, as exploited in the wild in November 2013, aka "InformationCardSigninHelper Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2013/11/11/activex-control-issue-being-addressed-in-update-tuesday.aspx
- http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerability/new-ie-vulnerability-found-in-the-wild-s/240163814/
- http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/2013/11/new-ie-zero-day-found-in-watering-hole-attack.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-317A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-090
- https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/16985
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19089
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3918?
CVE-2013-3918 is considered critical as it allows remote code execution with user privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3918?
To fix CVE-2013-3918, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2013-3918?
CVE-2013-3918 affects Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3918?
Disabling ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2013-3918.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2013-3918?
Exploiting CVE-2013-3918 can lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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