What is the severity of CVE-2013-3859?

CVE-2013-3859 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3859?

To fix CVE-2013-3859, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Office 2010 SP1.

Who is affected by CVE-2013-3859?

CVE-2013-3859 affects users of Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1.

What is the impact of CVE-2013-3859?

The impact of CVE-2013-3859 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through the use of Internet Explorer.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3859?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-3859; the best approach is to apply the necessary update.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-3859

medium

6.9

CWE

264

11/9/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-3859

First published: Wed Sep 11 2013(Updated: )

Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, when used in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1, does not properly restrict configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting Internet Explorer from the IME toolbar, aka "Chinese IME Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Pinyin Ime	=2010
Microsoft Pinyin Ime	=2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3859?
CVE-2013-3859 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3859?
To fix CVE-2013-3859, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Office 2010 SP1.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-3859?
CVE-2013-3859 affects users of Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-3859?
The impact of CVE-2013-3859 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through the use of Internet Explorer.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3859?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-3859; the best approach is to apply the necessary update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3859?
CVE-2013-3859 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3859?
To fix CVE-2013-3859, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Office 2010 SP1.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-3859?
CVE-2013-3859 affects users of Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-3859?
The impact of CVE-2013-3859 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through the use of Internet Explorer.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3859?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-3859; the best approach is to apply the necessary update.