Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Word | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0035.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0038.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0045.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0035.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0038.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0045.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6801?
CVE-2013-6801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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 word...
How severe is CVE-2013-6801?
CVE-2013-6801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows Xp.