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MS13-098: Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2893294)
high Nessus Plugin ID 71313
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Synopsis
The remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.Description
The remote host contains a version of Microsoft Windows that is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability exists in the method in which the WinVerifyTrust function deals with Windows Authenticode signature verification for portable executable files. An attacker could modify an existing signed executable to add malicious code without invalidating the signature. An attacker could then convince a user to run this signed executable and gain complete control of the system.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1 and 2012 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2013/ms13-098
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 71313
File Name: smb_nt_ms13-098.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/11/2013
Updated: 1/18/2022
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.6
Temporal Score: 6.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/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: 12/10/2013
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/10/2013
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 7/10/2022
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2013-3900
BID: 64079