Type Confusion Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010
CVE-2013-0079

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visio Viewer
Office Filter Pack
Visio
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2013

What is CVE-2013-0079?

Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 contains a type confusion vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by crafting a malicious Visio file. This vulnerability arises from incorrect memory allocation when processing the Visio Tree Object, allowing exploitation through specially designed files.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/851777
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-071A
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EPSS Score

59% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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