CVE-2013-1331 Details
Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and Office 2011 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PNG data in an Office document, leading to improper memory allocation, aka "Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting crafted PNG data within an Office document. The issue arises from improper memory allocation when Office parses specially crafted files, potentially leading to memory corruption that attackers can exploit.
Users can update to the latest version of Microsoft Office 2003 or Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. Instructions for downloading the update for Office 2003 are available on the Microsoft Download Center. For Office for Mac 2011, updates can be obtained through Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 10, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | [email protected] |
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft office | 2003 sp3 2011 |
CPE
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Change History
15 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 10, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 19, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |