XML Parsing Issue in Microsoft XML Core Services Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2013-0006

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Xml Core Services
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2003
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2013

What is CVE-2013-0006?

Microsoft XML Core Services versions 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 contain a vulnerability related to improper XML content parsing. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted web pages. Proper mitigation and updates are necessary to safeguard against potential exploits.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-008A.html
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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EPSS Score

28% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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