Detections
Analytics
MS13-029: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2828223)
high Nessus Plugin ID 65876
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Synopsis
It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host through the Remote Desktop ActiveX control.Description
The remote host contains a version of the Remote Desktop ActiveX control that is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability when attempting to access an object in memory that has been deleted.If an attacker can trick a user on the affected system into opening a specially crafted webpage, this issue could be leveraged to execute arbitrary code subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 2008, and 2008 R2.See Also
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-065/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2013/ms13-029
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 65876
File Name: smb_nt_ms13-029.nasl
Version: 1.15
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 4/10/2013
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows, cpe:/a:microsoft:remote_desktop_connection
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 4/9/2013
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/9/2013
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2013-1296
BID: 58874