CVE-2013-1327

Published: May 15, 2013Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-189

NVD MITRE

9.3CVSSCRITICAL

EPSS Score

Description

Integer signedness error in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that triggers an improper memory allocation, aka "Publisher Signed Integer Vulnerability."

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:MAccess Complexity

Medium

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:CConfidentiality

Complete

I:CIntegrity

Complete

A:CAvailability

Complete

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Weaknesses

CWE-189

Affected Products

publisher microsoft

On-premDesktop App

Consumer Software / productivity

n/a n/a

microsoftcommercialUSOperating Systems

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A

us-cert.gov

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-042

docs.microsoft.com

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16355

oval.cisecurity.org

Timeline

Published

May 15, 2013

Last Updated

Apr 29, 2026

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