(MS13-020) Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2802968)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-1313
Advisory Date: FEB 13, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This patch addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation, which can allow remote code execution when users open a specially crafted file.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
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