CVE-2013-3129
CVE-2013-3129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5; Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0; win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers, and GDI+, DirectWrite, and Journal, in Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT; GDI+ in Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1; GDI+ in Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1; and GDI+ in Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType Font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3129?
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5; Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0; win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers, and GDI+, DirectWrite, and Journal, in Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT; GDI+ in Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1; GDI+ in Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1; and GDI+ in Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType Font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2013-3129?
- CVE-2013-3129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-3129 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3129?
- CVE-2013-3129 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3129?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-3129 published?
- CVE-2013-3129 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-052
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-053
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-054
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17323
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17341
Affected products (36)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:attendee:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_basic:2013:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_basic:2013:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.0.60401.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.0.60818.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.0.60818.0:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.0.61118.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.1.10411.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:5.1.20125.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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