Microsoft DirectShow vulnerability could allow remote code execution
Report ID: MS201307005
Date Published: 11 July 2013
Criticality: Critical
Compromise Type: remote-code-execution
Compromise From: remote
Affected Product/Component:
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
Summary
A vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow could allow an attacker to execute code and take control of an affected system upon successful exploitation.
Detailed Description
Microsoft has released a security update for Microsoft DirectShow to address a reported vulnerability. The vulnerability was caused by improper handling of specially crafted GIF images, and could be exploited into allowing the attacker to execute code and take control of the system.
This issue has been resolved through the latest update by correcting the way of how DirectShow opens GIF files. Users are recommended to install the update to their system as a protection measure against possible exploit attempts.
CVE Reference
CVE-2013-3174
Solution
Install the latest security patch for applicable system, available for download from (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-056)
Source
Install the latest security patch for applicable system, available for download from (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-056)
F-Secure Health Check
F-Secure's free tool, the Health Check, detects if your system is missing the patch for the vulnerability covered in this report.
