CVE-2013-0007: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jan 09 2013(Updated: )
Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 4.0, 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 XSLT Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =6.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =6.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =5.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Expression Web | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Expression Web | =2 | |
| Microsoft Groove Management Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Groove Management Server | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office 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 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 Management Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Groove Management Server | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0007?
CVE-2013-0007 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0007?
To fix CVE-2013-0007, apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft XML Core Services are affected by CVE-2013-0007?
CVE-2013-0007 affects Microsoft XML Core Services versions 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0.
Can CVE-2013-0007 be exploited via web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2013-0007 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted web pages viewed in affected web browsers.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2013-0007 if I cannot apply the patch?
A known workaround for CVE-2013-0007 is to disable Microsoft XML Core Services in your system settings until the patch is applied.
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