CVE-2013-3847: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft Word Automation Services in SharePoint Server 2010 SP1, Word Web App 2010 SP1 in Office Web Apps 2010, Word 2003 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP1, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3848, CVE-2013-3849, and CVE-2013-3858.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server=2003-sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=2.0
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp1
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-2013-3847?

CVE-2013-3847 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3847?

To fix CVE-2013-3847, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2013-3847?

CVE-2013-3847 affects several Microsoft products including SharePoint Server 2010 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP1, and various versions of Microsoft Word.

4

Can CVE-2013-3847 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3847 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-3847?

Exploiting CVE-2013-3847 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service due to memory corruption.

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