CVE-2013-1321

Description

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

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 53.74% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16525 signature vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-042 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1321?
CVE-2013-1321 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1321?
To fix CVE-2013-1321, 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-2013-1321 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-1321 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~54% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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