CVE-2013-1324 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted WordPerfect document in Microsoft Office.
- 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-2013-1324?
CVE-2013-1324 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Nov 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, 2013, and 2013 RT allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WordPerfect document (.wpd) file, aka "Word Stack Buffer Overwrite Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1324?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2013 Rt.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1324?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1324 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-2013-1324 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1324 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-743p-q3h9-c4vx.