CVE-2013-6836
UnknownEPSS 1.75%
Last modified
CVE-2013-6836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the ms_escher_get_data function in plugins/excel/ms-escher.c in GNOME Office Gnumeric before 1.12.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted xls file with a crafted length value.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ms_escher_get_data function in plugins/excel/ms-escher.c in GNOME Office Gnumeric before 1.12.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted xls file with a crafted length value.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnumeric | <= 1.12.8 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.0 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.1 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.2 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.3 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.4 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.5 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.6 |
| Gnome | Gnumeric | 1.12.7 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6836?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ms_escher_get_data function in plugins/excel/ms-escher.c in GNOME Office Gnumeric before 1.12.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted xls file with a crafted length value.
How severe is CVE-2013-6836?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6836?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2013-6836?
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