(MS13-045) Vulnerability in Windows Essentials Could Allow Information Disclosure (2813707)
Publish Date: 17 mai 2013
Gravité: : Medium
Identifiant(s) CVE: : CVE-2013-0096
Date du conseil: 17 mai 2013
Description
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Essentials. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user opens Windows Writer using a maliciously crafted URL. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could override Windows Writer proxy settings and overwrite files accessible to the user on the target system. In a web-based attack scenario, a website could contain a specially crafted link that is used to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have to convince users to visit the website and open the specially crafted link.
Solutions
Affected software and version:
- Windows Essentials 2012
- Windows Essentials 2011