CVE-2013-3156

Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published September 11, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single crafted Access file can unleash chaos! 🚀 This memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Access versions 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, turning your database into a playground for mischief! Think of it like a recipe book that’s been tampered with — an unsuspecting chef follows a recipe only to find out someone slipped in a few rogue ingredients that cause a culinary disaster! 🍴 An attacker could send a malicious Access file, leading to full control over the targeted system or even crashing it altogether! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data or a denial of service, leaving users in the lurch. This kind of vulnerability could have devastating consequences if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe book that’s been tampered with — an unsuspecting chef follows a recipe only to find out someone slipped in a few rogue ingredients that cause a culinary disaster! 🍴 This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Microsoft Access when processing specially crafted Access files. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over the affected system.

What to do

An attacker could send a malicious Access file, leading to full control over the targeted system or even crashing it altogether! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data or a denial of service, leaving users in the lurch. This kind of vulnerability could have devastating consequences if left unaddressed! To mitigate this risk, ensure you’re running the latest security updates for Microsoft Access. Regularly patch to the latest supported versions and always be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources. Keeping your software updated is key to preventing such vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay ahead of the game and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20022 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2013-09-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 10:00Z
    Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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