CVE-2013-3906

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 84.97%

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CVE-2013-3906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exploited in the wild in October and November 2013.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 84.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exploited in the wild in October and November 2013.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
84.97%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel ViewerAll versions
MicrosoftLync2010
MicrosoftLync2013
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2007Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2010Sp1
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility PackAll versionsSp3
MicrosoftPowerpoint Viewer2010Sp1
MicrosoftWord ViewerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3906?
GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exploited in the wild in October and November 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-3906?
CVE-2013-3906 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3906?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST