Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Excel Viewer; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253AUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-3159?
CVE-2013-3159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Excel Viewer; and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an ext...
How severe is CVE-2013-3159?
CVE-2013-3159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel.