(MS13-050) Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler Components Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2839894)
Severity: LOW
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-1339
Advisory Date: JUN 14, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege when an authenticated attacker deletes a printer connection. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on to exploit this vulnerability.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows RT
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
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