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CVE-2013-3859

6.9 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, when used in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1, does not properly restrict configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting Interne…

Published Sep 11, 2013microsoftCWE-264EPSS 1.65%

Overview

CVE-2013-3859 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on September 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, when used in conjunction with Microsoft Office 2010 SP1, does not properly restrict configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting Internet Explorer from the IME toolbar, aka "Chinese IME Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-075Refwww.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-075

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3859?

CVE-2013-3859 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on September 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3859?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3859?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-3859?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3859 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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