Severity: : Medium
  CVE Kennungen: : CVE-2013-0096
  Advisory Date: 17 maja 2013

  DESCRIPTION

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Essentials. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user opens Windows Writer using a maliciously crafted URL. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could override Windows Writer proxy settings and overwrite files accessible to the user on the target system. In a web-based attack scenario, a website could contain a specially crafted link that is used to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have to convince users to visit the website and open the specially crafted link.

  SOLUTION

  Patch: :

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION:

  • Windows Essentials 2012
  • Windows Essentials 2011