CVE-2013-0006: Critical severity microsoft xml core services vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 does not properly parse XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "MSXML Integer Truncation Vulnerability."

Affected Software

67 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft XML Core Services=3.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=6.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft XML Core Services=4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=6.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft XML Core Services=5.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Expression Web=sp1
Microsoft Expression Web=2
Microsoft Groove Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft XML Core Services=3.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=6.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft XML Core Services=5.0
Microsoft Expression Web=sp1
Microsoft Expression Web=2
Microsoft Groove Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer
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Event History

Jan 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0006?

The CVE-2013-0006 vulnerability is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0006?

To mitigate CVE-2013-0006, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of XML Core Services.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2013-0006?

CVE-2013-0006 affects Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0, along with various Microsoft Windows operating systems.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-0006?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-0006 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-0006?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2013-0006; applying relevant patches is the recommended approach to secure your systems.

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