Detections
Analytics
MS13-039: Vulnerability in HTTP.sys Could Allow Denial of Service (2829254)
high Nessus Plugin ID 66414
Language:
Synopsis
The remote Windows host is potentially affected by a vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service condition.Description
The version of Windows installed on the remote host is potentially affected by a denial of service vulnerability because the HTTP protocol stack (HTTP.sys) may improperly handle a malicious HTTP header, causing an infinite loop in the HTTP protocol. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted HTTP packet to the affected system, which could trigger the vulnerability.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 8 and 2012.See Also
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-086/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2013/ms13-039
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 66414
File Name: smb_nt_ms13-039.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 5/15/2013
Updated: 11/27/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 5.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-1305
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/14/2013
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/14/2013
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2013-1305
BID: 59784