CVE-2013-3889: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 09 2013(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT; Office for Mac 2011; Excel Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Excel Services and Word Automation Services in SharePoint Server 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office 2013 | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-288A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-084
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-085
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18901
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19132
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3889?
CVE-2013-3889 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3889?
To fix CVE-2013-3889, install the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel and Office.
What versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2013-3889?
CVE-2013-3889 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013, as well as Microsoft Office and SharePoint Server versions 2007, 2010, and 2013.
Can CVE-2013-3889 be exploited via email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2013-3889 can be exploited through malicious email attachments that contain specially crafted Excel files.
What type of attacks are associated with CVE-2013-3889?
CVE-2013-3889 is associated with remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to gain control over the affected system.
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