Vulnerability Description
The signature-update functionality in Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 relies on an incorrect pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% top-level directory, aka "Microsoft Windows 7 Defender Improper Pathname Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/07/09/assessing-risk-for-the-july-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/07/09/assessing-risk-for-the-july-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The signature-update functionality in Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 relies on an incorrect pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse...
How severe is CVE-2013-3154?
CVE-2013-3154 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3154?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.