CVE-2013-3890: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 9, 2013
·Updated
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Event History
Oct 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3890?
CVE-2013-3890 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-3890?
To fix CVE-2013-3890, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Excel 2007 SP3, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2013-3890?
CVE-2013-3890 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3890?
CVE-2013-3890 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
5
Can CVE-2013-3890 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-3890 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Office documents.