CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3156: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 11 2013(Updated: )

Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Access file, aka "Access File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Access 2010=2007-sp3
Microsoft Access 2010=2010-sp1
Microsoft Access 2010=2010-sp1
Microsoft Access 2010=2010-sp2
Microsoft Access 2010=2010-sp2
Microsoft Access 2010=2013
Microsoft Access 2010=2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3156?

    CVE-2013-3156 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3156?

    To fix CVE-2013-3156, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Access.

  • What versions of Microsoft Access are affected by CVE-2013-3156?

    CVE-2013-3156 affects Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1, 2010 SP2, and 2013.

  • What type of attacks can CVE-2013-3156 lead to?

    CVE-2013-3156 can lead to remote code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3156 if I cannot update?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2013-3156, so updating to a secure version is recommended.

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