CVE-2013-3870: Double Free

Published Sep 11, 2013
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including many nested S/MIME certificates in an e-mail message, aka "Message Certificate Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Outlook=2007-sp3
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp1
Microsoft Outlook X86=2010-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
Microsoft Outlook X86=2010-sp2

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-2013-3870?

CVE-2013-3870 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3870?

To fix CVE-2013-3870, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Outlook 2007 SP3 and the respective versions of Outlook 2010.

3

What are the versions affected by CVE-2013-3870?

CVE-2013-3870 affects Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1, and 2010 SP2.

4

Can CVE-2013-3870 be exploited through email?

Yes, CVE-2013-3870 can be exploited by including deeply nested S/MIME certificates in an email message.

5

What impact does CVE-2013-3870 have on user systems?

The impact of CVE-2013-3870 on user systems can include unauthorized code execution, leading to potential data breaches or system control.

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