How severe is CVE-2013-3156?

CVE-2013-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-3156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3156?

CVE-2013-3156 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3156?

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-2013-3156 published?

CVE-2013-3156 was published on 2013-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3156

CVE-2013-3156 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Access
Published: 2013-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Access file, aka "Access File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3156?: Microsoft Access 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Access file, aka "Access File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-3156?: CVE-2013-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3156?: CVE-2013-3156 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3156?: 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-2013-3156 published?: CVE-2013-3156 was published on 2013-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2010:sp1:*:*:*:x86:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2010:sp2:*:*:*:x86:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:*:*:*:*:x86:*:*

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