CVE-2012-0013

Published Jan 10, 2012 microsoft

Overview

CVE-2012-0013 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 10, 2012.

Technical Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the Windows Packager configuration in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ClickOnce application in a Microsoft Office document, related to .application files, aka "Assembly Execution Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref secunia.com/advisories/47480 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/51284 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id?1026497 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-005 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14197 Ref secunia.com/advisories/47480 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/51284 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id?1026497 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0013?

CVE-2012-0013 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on January 10, 2012.

How severe is CVE-2012-0013?

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