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CVE-2013-3859: Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, when used in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1, does not properly restr...

Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, when used in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1, does not properly restrict configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting Internet Explorer from the IME toolbar, aka "Chinese IME Vulnerability."

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This is a local privilege-escalation issue in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 when used with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1. A user already on the system could gain higher privileges through improperly restricted IME configuration behavior. It is mainly a legacy software exposure concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Microsoft Office 2010 SP1 with Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 installed. Shared, kiosk, or multi-user systems would carry higher business risk. The provided structured affected-product data is incomplete. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Priority rises where older Office systems remain in shared environments or where local privilege boundaries are important. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS13-075 and apply the relevant vendor security update.; Identify and prioritize legacy Office 2010 SP1 systems with Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010.; Reduce local user access on shared systems until remediation is confirmed..

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