(MS13-096) Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could allow Remote Code Execution (2908005)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-3906
Advisory Date: DEC 26, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Lync. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views content that contains specially crafted TIFF files.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- 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 Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word Viewer
- Microsoft Excel Viewer
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Viewer Service Pack 1
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Viewer Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Lync 2010 (32-bit)
- Microsoft Lync 2010 (64-bit)
- Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (user level install)
- Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install)
- Microsoft Lync 2013 (32-bit)
- Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (32-bit)
- Microsoft Lync 2013 (64-bit)
- Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (64-bit)
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