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Details
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Vulnerability name/brief description
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MS13-012 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server Could Allow Remote Code
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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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High
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Solution
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MS13-012
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Vendor description
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This security update resolves publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. The most severe vulnerability is in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing, and could allow remote code execution in the security context of the transcoding service on the Exchange server if a user previews a specially crafted file using Outlook Web App (OWA). The transcoding service in Exchange that is used for WebReady Document Viewing is running in the LocalService account. The LocalService account has minimum privileges on the local computer and presents anonymous credentials on the network.
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SophosLabs comments
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This vulnerability can be mitigated by disabling WebReady document view in Microsoft Exchange Server.
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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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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2
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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:
Vendor identifier plus a brief description of the type of attack.
CVE/CAN Name:
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Vendor Threat Level:
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SophosLabs Threat Level:
Threat level assigned by SophosLabs
- 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:
Date of the first sample seen by SophosLabs.
Discovery Date:
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Affected Software:
Vulnerable platforms and software versions.