CVE-2013-3853: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Word 2007 SP3 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-2013-3854.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3

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-2013-3853?

CVE-2013-3853 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3853?

To fix CVE-2013-3853, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3 and Word 2007 SP3.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2013-3853?

CVE-2013-3853 affects systems running Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Word 2007 SP3.

4

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2013-3853?

CVE-2013-3853 can be exploited through crafted Office documents that users may open.

5

What might happen if CVE-2013-3853 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-3853 could result in arbitrary code execution or a system crash due to memory corruption.

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