CVE-2013-5057: Medium severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published 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."

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

Microsoft Office=2010-sp1

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Event History

Dec 11, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

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.