Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Object Linking/Embedding resource management
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Microsoft Windows XP SP3. This affects an unknown part of the component Object Linking/Embedding. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1313. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Object Linking/Embedding. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "OLE Automation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
The weakness was published 02/12/2013 as MS13-020 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1313 since 01/12/2013. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64581 (MS13-020: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2802968)), 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 100147 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS13-037)).
Applying the patch KB2802968 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.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (64581) and SecurityFocus (BID 57863†). Further details are available at blog.spiderlabs.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-7661, VDB-7676, VDB-7637 and VDB-7642. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Support
- end of life (old version)
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
| AV | AC | Au | C | I | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| Vector | Complexity | Authentication | Confidentiality | Integrity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Resource managementCWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍
| 0-Day | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
Nessus ID: 64581
Nessus Name: MS13-020: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2802968)
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
Nessus Context: 🔍
OpenVAS ID: 902942
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft OLE Automation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2802968)
OpenVAS File: 🔍
OpenVAS Family: 🔍
Qualys ID: 🔍
Qualys Name: 🔍
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍
Patch: KB2802968
Timeline
01/12/2013 🔍02/12/2013 🔍
02/12/2013 🔍
02/12/2013 🔍
02/12/2013 🔍
02/13/2013 🔍
02/13/2013 🔍
05/05/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: MS13-020
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2013-1313 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1313
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7680
OVAL: 🔍
IAVM: 🔍
SecurityFocus: 57863
Misc.: 🔍
See also: 🔍
Entry
Created: 02/13/2013 01:25Updated: 05/05/2021 07:58
Changes: 02/13/2013 01:25 (76), 04/24/2019 13:05 (1), 05/05/2021 07:58 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:FDA:103
VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
No comments yet. Languages: en.
Please log in to comment.