Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Components Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 9 Jan 2013 15:08 Release Date: 9 Jan 2013 5312 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Print Spooler handles specially crafted print jobs. The vulnerability may corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code.

Impact

Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-001

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2013-0011

Source

Microsoft