CVE-2013-6801: High severity Microsoft Word vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2003 SP2 and SP3 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed .doc file containing an embedded image, as demonstrated by word2003forkbomb.doc, related to a "fork bomb" issue.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Word=2003-sp2
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Word=2003-sp2
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Nov 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Nov 18, 2013
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6801?

CVE-2013-6801 has a medium severity as it can lead to denial of service through high CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6801?

To fix CVE-2013-6801, ensure that you are using a version of Microsoft Word that is not affected, such as an updated version beyond SP3.

3

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2013-6801?

CVE-2013-6801 can be exploited by attackers using a malformed .doc file with an embedded image.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2013-6801?

The impact of CVE-2013-6801 is a denial of service, potentially freezing or crashing the Microsoft Word application.

5

Which versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2013-6801?

CVE-2013-6801 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP2 and SP3.

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