MS13-056: Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2845187)

high Nessus Plugin ID 67213

Synopsis

The remote Windows host is potentially affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The remote Windows host is potentially affected by a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a malicious image file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain the same user rights as the local user.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 2008, 2008 R2, 8, and 2012.

See Also

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/527426/30/0/threaded

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2013/ms13-056

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 67213

File Name: smb_nt_ms13-056.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 7/10/2013

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/9/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/9/2013

Exploitable With

CANVAS (CANVAS)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-3174

BID: 60979

MSFT: MS13-056

MSKB: 2845187