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CVE-2013-0006

Microsoft Xml Core Services remote code execution

8.8 HIGHEPSS 28.1%
  1. Published9 Jan 2013

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 does not properly parse XML content, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "MSXML Integer Truncation Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Expression Web2
Microsoft Groove Server2007
Microsoft Office2003 · 2007
Microsoft Office Compatibility Packall versions
Microsoft SharePoint Server2007
Microsoft Word Viewerall versions
Microsoft Xml Core Services3.0 · 4.0 · 5.0 · 6.0
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8all versions
Microsoft Windows Rtall versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012all versions
Microsoft Windows Vistaall versions
Microsoft Windows Xpall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-0006 being actively exploited?

CVE-2013-0006 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 28.1%.

How severe is CVE-2013-0006?

CVE-2013-0006 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 28.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-0006?

Affected products include Microsoft Expression Web, Microsoft Groove Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0006?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.