Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution (MS13-071; CVE-2013-0810)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-2895
Date Published: 10 Sep 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Monday 06 January, 2025
Source: CVE-2013-0810
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Windows XP Service Pack 3
    Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2003
    Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
    Windows Vista
    Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2008
    Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
    Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: MS13-071
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to improper handling of specially crafted Windows theme files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target victim to use a specially crafted Theme file. Successful exploitation would allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block attempts to send specially crafted Theme files.

    In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution (MS13-071) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
    Attack Name: Content Protection Violation
    Attack Information: Microsoft Windows Theme File Remote Code Execution (MS13-071)

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