Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Word | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253AThird Party AdvisoryUS 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/TA13-253AThird Party AdvisoryUS 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-2013-3856?
CVE-2013-3856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vul...
How severe is CVE-2013-3856?
CVE-2013-3856 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.