CVE-2013-3851 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 11 Sep 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Word and Office applications.

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-2013-3851?

CVE-2013-3851 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, 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 Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3851?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3851 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-2013-3851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x8q-fxh8-9q62.