Vulnerability Description
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."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/12/09/ms13-106-another-aslr-bypass-iVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-10
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/12/09/ms13-106-another-aslr-bypass-iVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-10
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5057?
CVE-2013-5057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 comp...
How severe is CVE-2013-5057?
CVE-2013-5057 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-2013-5057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.