CVE-2013-0096

Description

Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability."

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 43.13% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-045 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16204 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0096?
CVE-2013-0096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0096?
To fix CVE-2013-0096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-0096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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