CVE-2013-3852 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 related viewers.

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-2013-3852?

CVE-2013-3852 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 Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1; 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-2013-3852?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-3852?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3852 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-2013-3852 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3852 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4qq7-wjm7-pqjr.