CVE-2013-3856 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Word.
- 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-2013-3856?
CVE-2013-3856 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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 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-2013-3856?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3856 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-2013-3856 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3856 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xcf-gjfw-jr4p.