CVE-2013-5057

Name: CVE-2013-5057
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-11T00:55:04.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5057 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. hxds.dll in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 does not implement the ASLR protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM component on a web site that is visited with Internet Explorer, as exploited in the wild in December 2013, aka "HXDS ASLR Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 9.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hxds.dll in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 does not implement the ASLR protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM component on a web site that is visited with Internet Explorer, as exploited in the wild in December 2013, aka "HXDS ASLR Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.93%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5057?

How severe is CVE-2013-5057?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5057 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5057?

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Source: NVD / NIST