CVE-2013-1319

Description

Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 does not properly check the return value of an unspecified method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Return Value Handling Vulnerability."

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 61.37% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16749	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-042	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1319?: CVE-2013-1319 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1319?: To fix CVE-2013-1319, 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-2013-1319 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2013-1319 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~61% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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