Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft.XMLDOM ActiveX control in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and earlier does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a crafted XML document containing a large number of nested entity references, a similar issue to CVE-2003-1564.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://soroush.secproject.com/blog/2013/04/microsoft-xmldom-in-ie-can-divulge-iExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://soroush.secproject.com/blog/2013/04/microsoft-xmldom-in-ie-can-divulge-iExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7332?
CVE-2013-7332 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Microsoft.XMLDOM ActiveX control in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and earlier does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory...
How severe is CVE-2013-7332?
CVE-2013-7332 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7332?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1.