CVE-2013-1331: Microsoft Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 12 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and Office 2011 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PNG data in an Office document, leading to improper memory allocation, aka "Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| =2003-sp3 | ||
| =2011 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-168A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-051
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16713
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16732
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1331
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1331?
CVE-2013-1331 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1331?
To fix CVE-2013-1331, you should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2003 SP3 and Office 2011 for Mac.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2013-1331?
CVE-2013-1331 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and Office 2011 for Mac.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-1331?
CVE-2013-1331 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow through crafted PNG data in an Office document.
Is CVE-2013-1331 a software vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2013-1331 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in specific versions of Microsoft Office.
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