What is the severity of CVE-2013-5057?

CVE-2013-5057 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5057?

To fix CVE-2013-5057, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in the November 2013 update rollup.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2013-5057?

CVE-2013-5057 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2010 SP1 and SP2.

Can CVE-2013-5057 be exploited through web browsers?

Yes, CVE-2013-5057 can be exploited via crafted COM components accessed through Internet Explorer.

Is CVE-2013-5057 still a risk today?

While CVE-2013-5057 is mostly mitigated in supported environments, unpatched systems could still be at risk.

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CVE-2013-5057

medium

4.3

CWE

264

11/12/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-5057

First published: Wed Dec 11 2013(Updated: )

hxds.dll in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 does not implement the ASLR protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM component on a web site that is visited with Internet Explorer, as exploited in the wild in December 2013, aka "HXDS ASLR Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5057?
CVE-2013-5057 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5057?
To fix CVE-2013-5057, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in the November 2013 update rollup.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2013-5057?
CVE-2013-5057 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2010 SP1 and SP2.
Can CVE-2013-5057 be exploited through web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2013-5057 can be exploited via crafted COM components accessed through Internet Explorer.
Is CVE-2013-5057 still a risk today?
While CVE-2013-5057 is mostly mitigated in supported environments, unpatched systems could still be at risk.

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