CVE-2013-3160: Infoleak

Published Sep 11, 2013
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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."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Sep 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2013-3160 be exploited remotely?

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

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3160?

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

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