Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0/5.0/6.0 numeric error

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0/5.0/6.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 does not properly parse XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "MSXML Integer Truncation Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 01/09/2013 with Microsoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-0006 since 11/26/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/17/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63420 (MS13-002: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2756145)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90852 (Microsoft XML Core Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS13-002)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 30826.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80873), Tenable (63420), SecurityFocus (BID 57116†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37927†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-7249. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 63420
Nessus Name: MS13-002: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2756145)
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OpenVAS ID: 903101
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft XML Core Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2756145)
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01/02/2013 +37 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-0006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63336

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X-Force: 80873
SecurityFocus: 57116 - Microsoft XML Core Services CVE-2013-0006 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 37927 - [MS13-002] Microsoft XML Core Services Integer-Truncation Error Allows Remote Code Execution, Critical

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Created: 03/24/2015 12:22 PM
Updated: 01/17/2025 12:14 AM
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 PM (68), 09/14/2018 07:29 AM (15), 01/17/2025 12:14 AM (30)
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