(MS13-068) Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2756473)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-3870
Advisory Date: SEP 18, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a vulnerability in MS Outlook 2007 and 2010. When exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on the affected computer. An attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability by sending a malicious message. Once exploited, the attacker gains the same access privileges as the logged on user.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Outlook 2007 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Outlook 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Outlook 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Outlook 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Outlook 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
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