CVE-2013-3906
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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
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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Lync | 2010 | — |
| Microsoft | Lync | 2013 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2003 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint Viewer | 2010 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- https://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2896666Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30011Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-096Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2896666Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30011Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-096Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-3906US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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