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Details
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Vulnerability name/brief description
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MS13-002 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2756145)
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CVE/CAN name
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Vendor threat level
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Critical
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SophosLabs threat level
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Medium
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Solution
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MS13-002
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Vendor description
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This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit such a website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the website, typically by getting them to click a link in an email message or Instant Messenger message that takes the user to the attacker's website.
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SophosLabs comments
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This vulnerability can be mitigated by the following actions:
1. Restrict access to msxml3.dll or msxml6.dll using access control lists. This action may cause web pages using XML to render incorrectly.
2. Block ActiveX controls and Active Scripting from running in Internet Explorer. This action may cause web pages to be rendered incorrectly.
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SophosLabs testing result
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No SophosLabs testing result found
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Currently known exploits
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No currently known exploits found
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First sample seen
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No samples found
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Discovery date
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08 Jan 2013
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Affected software
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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
Windows RT
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Packs 2 and 3 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Word Viewer with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Packs 2 and 3 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Expression Web Service Packs 1 and 2 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2007 (both 32 & 64 bit editions) Service Packs 2 and 3 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
Microsoft Groove Server 2007 Service Packs 2 and 3 with Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0 installed
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References
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Credits
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Revisions
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January 8, 2013 - Initial analysis written
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Vulnerability Name/Brief Description:
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CVE/CAN Name:
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Vendor Threat Level:
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SophosLabs Threat Level:
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- LOW RISK - There is little chance of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- MEDIUM RISK - There is a possibility of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- HIGH RISK - There is a strong possibility of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- CRITICAL RISK - This vulnerability will almost certainly be actively exploited by malware.
Solution:
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Vendor Description:
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Currently Known Exploits:
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First Sample Seen:
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Discovery Date:
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Affected Software:
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