What is the severity of CVE-2013-3851?

CVE-2013-3851 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3851?

To fix CVE-2013-3851, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office and Word.

Which software is affected by CVE-2013-3851?

CVE-2013-3851 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3851?

CVE-2013-3851 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

Can CVE-2013-3851 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2013-3851 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption issues.

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CVE-2013-3851

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/9/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-3851: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 11 2013(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, 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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=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-2013-3851?
CVE-2013-3851 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3851?
To fix CVE-2013-3851, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office and Word.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-3851?
CVE-2013-3851 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3851?
CVE-2013-3851 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
Can CVE-2013-3851 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2013-3851 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption issues.

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