Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 Graphics JPEG Image information disclosure

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Graphics. Executing a manipulation as part of JPEG Image can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-6355. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Graphics. The manipulation as part of a JPEG Image leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, x64 Edition Service Pack 2, SP2 for Itanium-based Systems, Windows Vista Service pack 2 and x64 Edition Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2, x64-based Systems Service Pack 2, and Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2, Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1, and x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, and Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems and x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1, and the Server Core installation option for Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service pack 2, Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 does not properly decode JPEG images in memory, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted JPEG.

The weakness was published 12/09/2014 as MS14-085 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-6355 since 11/03/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Applying the patch MS14-085 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-68403. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Operating System

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• Microsoft

Name

• Windows

Version

• 7 SP1
• 8.1
• 10
• RT 8.1
• Server 2003 SP2
• Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Server 2008 SP2
• Server 2012
• Server 2012 R2
• Vista SP2

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
• Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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