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Details
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Vulnerability name/brief description
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MS13-001 - Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2769369)
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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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MS13-001
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Vendor description
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This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a print server received a specially crafted print job. Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect networks from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter. Best practices recommend that systems connected directly to the Internet have a minimal number of ports exposed.
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SophosLabs comments
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Users can mitigate this vulnerability by disabling the print spooler. This will disable printing, however.
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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 7 for 32-bit Systems No Service Pack and Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems No Service Pack and Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems No Service Pack and Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems No Service Pack and Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems No Service Pack and Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
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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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Explanation of terms
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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SophosLabs Comments:
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SophosLabs Testing Result:
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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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