CVE-2013-0079

Description

Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio file that triggers incorrect memory allocation, aka "Visio Viewer Tree Object Type Confusion Vulnerability."

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 59.51% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851777	third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-023	vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-071A	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16300	vdb entry signature
http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/network-intelligence-availability/idefense/public-vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1024	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0079?: CVE-2013-0079 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0079?: To fix CVE-2013-0079, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0079 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2013-0079 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~60% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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