CVE-2013-1320

CVE-2013-1320 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1320?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1320?
CVE-2013-1320 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1320 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1320?
CVE-2013-1320 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1320?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1320 published?
CVE-2013-1320 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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