Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 through SP1 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013, aka "ASLR Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
References
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
- http://twitter.com/VUPEN/statuses/309713355466227713
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309756927301283840
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-225AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
- http://twitter.com/VUPEN/statuses/309713355466227713
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309756927301283840
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-225AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2556?
CVE-2013-2556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 through SP1 allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as...
How severe is CVE-2013-2556?
CVE-2013-2556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.