CVE-2013-5057
High PUBLISHEDhxds.dll in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 does not implement the ASLR protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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."
- CVE Published
- Dec 11, 2013
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 11, 2013
- CVSS
- 4.3 Medium
- EPSS
- 9.9%
CVE References
- MS13-106 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/12/09/ms13-106-another-as... blogs.technet.com · CVE Record http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/12/09/ms13-106-another-as...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
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Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2013-12-11 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC · CVE
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 12 years ago00:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC over 12 years ago00:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 13 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 13 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2013-5057
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 4.3,
"epss_score": 0.09926,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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}