CVE-2013-3851: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2013
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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."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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