CVE-2013-3863 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a file with a crafted OLE object on Windows XP and Server 2003.
- 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-2013-3863?
CVE-2013-3863 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 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 Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object in a file, aka "OLE Property Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3863?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3863 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-2013-3863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Sources
Also known as GHSA-693f-m382-vr8x.