MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2013-0096

Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Han...

Vulnerability Description

Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Essentials2011

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-0096?

CVE-2013-0096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Han...

How severe is CVE-2013-0096?

CVE-2013-0096 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0096?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Essentials.