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CVE-2013-0075

7.8 · HIGH

The TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to…

Published Feb 13, 2013microsoftEPSS 69.94%

Overview

CVE-2013-0075 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_vista. It was published on February 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted packet that terminates a TCP connection, aka "TCP FIN WAIT Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_vista to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-018Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16373Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-018Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16373

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0075?

CVE-2013-0075 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_vista. It was published on February 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0075?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0075?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_vista to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-0075?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-0075 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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