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9.3

Microsoft Publisher 2003 allows code execution via malicious file

CVE-2013-1323 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 can be tricked by a specially crafted Publisher document to run unwanted programs on a user's computer. This happens because the program does not correctly handle missing data values. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft or avoid opening unknown Publisher files to protect your system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft publisher 2003
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 does not properly handle NULL values for unspecified data items, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher In...
Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 does not properly handle NULL values for unspecified data items, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Incorrect NULL Value Handling Vulnerability."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
21% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published15 May 2013
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-1323 · NVD
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