CVE-2013-1335 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 May 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Word document with corrupted shape data.

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-2013-1335?

CVE-2013-1335 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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

Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted shape data in a Word document, aka "Word Shape Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1335?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1335?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1335 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-1335 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1335 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jqf-jwg5-2mm3.