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Details
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Vulnerability name/brief description
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MS13-014 - Vulnerability in NFS Server Could Allow Denial of Service (2790978)
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CVE/CAN name
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Vendor threat level
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Imortant
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SophosLabs threat level
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low
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Solution
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MS13-014
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Vendor description
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This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if an attacker attempts a file operation on a read only share. An attacker who exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding and restart. The vulnerability only affects Windows servers with the NFS role enabled.
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SophosLabs comments
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This vulnerability can be exploited only by an attacker who has access to the read-only share.
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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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12 Feb 2013
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Affected software
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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 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems No Service Pack Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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References
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Credits
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Revisions
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February 12, 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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