What is the severity of CVE-2013-3160?

CVE-2013-3160 has a severity rating classified as moderate due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3160?

To fix CVE-2013-3160, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3.

What software is affected by CVE-2013-3160?

CVE-2013-3160 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, and Microsoft Word Viewer.

Can CVE-2013-3160 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3160 can be exploited remotely through the use of specially crafted XML documents.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3160?

CVE-2013-3160 is classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

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CVE-2013-3160

medium

CWE

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11/9/2013

12/10/2018

CVE-2013-3160: Infoleak

First published: Wed Sep 11 2013(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Word	=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Word	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Word Viewer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3160?
CVE-2013-3160 has a severity rating classified as moderate due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3160?
To fix CVE-2013-3160, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-3160?
CVE-2013-3160 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, and Microsoft Word Viewer.
Can CVE-2013-3160 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-3160 can be exploited remotely through the use of specially crafted XML documents.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3160?
CVE-2013-3160 is classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

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