Vulnerability Description
The Windows Forms (aka WinForms) component in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly restrict the privileges of a callback function during object creation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "WinForms Callback Elevation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0073?
CVE-2013-0073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Windows Forms (aka WinForms) component in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly restrict the privileges of a callback function during object creation, which al...
How severe is CVE-2013-0073?
CVE-2013-0073 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0073?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.