CVE-2013-3890 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Microsoft Excel document.

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-2013-3890?

CVE-2013-3890 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 9 Oct 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 2007 SP3, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3890?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-3890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3890 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-2013-3890 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3890 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mgq-r54g-35jg.

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