Executive Risk Summary
"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows handles TIFF images, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited through a crafted TIFF image in a Word document, and has been exploited in the wild."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Phishing or social engineering to deliver a malicious Word document
- 2. Exploitation of the GDI+ vulnerability to execute arbitrary code
- 3. Potential lateral movement and further exploitation of the compromised system
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify that all Microsoft Windows and Office systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches
- Implement email and web filtering to block malicious attachments and links
- Use antivirus software to detect and block malicious files
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Windows Service
Target Asset gdiplus.dll
Standard Path C:\Windows\System32\gdiplus.dll
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: gdiplus.dll (Windows Service)
$Targets = 'gdiplus.dll'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")
Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Potential disruption to graphical applications and services
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2013-3906: Microsoft Windows GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - apply MS13-096 patch to prevent exploitation
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Intelligence Sources
Official Advisoryhttp://blogs.mcafee.com/mcafee-labs/mcafee-labs-detects-zero-day-exploit-targeting-microsoft-office-2
Official Advisoryhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/11/05/cve-2013-3906-a-graphics-vulnerability-exploited-through-word-documents.aspx
MSRC Advisoryhttp://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2896666
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30011
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-096
Official Advisoryhttp://blogs.mcafee.com/mcafee-labs/mcafee-labs-detects-zero-day-exploit-targeting-microsoft-office-2
Official Advisoryhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/11/05/cve-2013-3906-a-graphics-vulnerability-exploited-through-word-documents.aspx
MSRC Advisoryhttp://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2896666
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30011
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-096
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-3906
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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.