CVE-2013-1320 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Publisher file in Microsoft Publisher 2003.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1320?

CVE-2013-1320 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1320?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1320?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1320 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-1320 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1320 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8p7-v77g-7hx4.

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