CVE-2013-3853

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Word 2007 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted…

published September 11, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted Office document can unleash chaos! This Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code — that’s a direct path to mischief! Think of it like a bad recipe that, once followed, leads to kitchen disaster. Just as a single wrong ingredient can ruin a dish, a malicious document can corrupt memory and bring your system to a halt or worse! If exploited, an attacker could trigger memory corruption, leading to a denial of service or, even more alarmingly, execute any code they wish! This could mean anything from data leaks to complete system takeover — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a bad recipe that, once followed, leads to kitchen disaster. Just as a single wrong ingredient can ruin a dish, a malicious document can corrupt memory and bring your system to a halt or worse! This vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Word 2007 SP3, allowing remote attackers to exploit memory corruption through specially crafted documents, leading to unauthorized code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger memory corruption, leading to a denial of service or, even more alarmingly, execute any code they wish! This could mean anything from data leaks to complete system takeover — absolutely devastating! To safeguard your systems, it's crucial to keep software updated. Ensure that you apply the latest patches for Microsoft Office, and educate users not to open suspicious documents. Regularly review security practices to stay proactive! You got this! With a few updates and careful document handling, you’ll keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20145 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2013-09-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 10:00Z
    Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Word 2007 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted…
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