CVE-2013-3892 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word 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-2013-3892?
CVE-2013-3892 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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 Word 2007 SP3 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3892?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3892?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3892 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-2013-3892 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3892 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7mp-9g7c-xvf8.