PT-2013-3055
CVE-2013-1296
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Published
2013-04-09
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Updated
2018-10-12
Description by
CVSS 2.0
9.3
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client versions 6.1 through 7.0
Description
The issue arises from the Remote Desktop ActiveX control in mstscax.dll, which fails to properly handle objects in memory. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that triggers access to a deleted object. Additionally, it enables remote RDP servers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger access to a deleted object.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client versions 6.1 through 7.0, consider disabling the Remote Desktop ActiveX control as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to web pages that could potentially trigger the vulnerability to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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