(MS13-015) Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2800277)

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-0073
  Advisory Date: FEB 13, 2013

  DESCRIPTION

This patch addresses a vulnerability found in the .NET Framework. Once users view a specially crafted webpage via a web browser running in XAML Browser Applications, it can allow elevation of privilege. Furthermore, this vulnerability can be leveraged by Windows .NET applications to bypass Code Access Security (CAS) restrictions.

  SOLUTION

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Windows XP Service Pack 3
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 2
  • Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems
  • Windows Server 2012