Windows Live Essentials WLW URI Protocol Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2013-0096)
Publish date: July 21, 2015
Severity: MEDIUM
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012 allows remote attackers to bypass proxy settings and overwrite arbitrary files via crafted URL parameters, aka "Windows Essentials Improper URI Handling Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Per: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-045
'There is no update available for Windows Essentials 2011. See update FAQ for details.'
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005454
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