How severe is CVE-2013-1329?

CVE-2013-1329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1329?

CVE-2013-1329 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1329?

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-2013-1329 published?

CVE-2013-1329 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1329

CVE-2013-1329 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
Published: 2013-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that triggers a buffer underflow, aka "Publisher Buffer Underflow Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1329?: Integer signedness error in Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that triggers a buffer underflow, aka "Publisher Buffer Underflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1329?: CVE-2013-1329 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1329?: CVE-2013-1329 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1329?: 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-2013-1329 published?: CVE-2013-1329 was published on 2013-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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