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Microsoft Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 11 Sep 2013 14:47 Release Date: 11 Sep 2013 3159 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that affected editions of Microsoft Windows handles certain specially crafted Windows theme files. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code if the attacker convinces a user to apply a specially crafted Windows theme. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008

Solutions

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


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