CVE-2013-3158 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Excel.

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-2013-3158?

CVE-2013-3158 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 11 Sep 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 Excel 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3158?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Excel.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3158?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3158 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-2013-3158 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3158 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Excel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5cj3-4rxh-xm4j.

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