Vulnerability Description
The Remote Desktop ActiveX control in mstscax.dll in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client 6.1 and 7.0 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that triggers access to a deleted object, and allows remote RDP servers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger access to a deleted object, aka "RDP ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Remote Desktop Connection | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-100AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-100AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1296?
CVE-2013-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Remote Desktop ActiveX control in mstscax.dll in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client 6.1 and 7.0 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2013-1296?
CVE-2013-1296 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.