CVE-2013-3906
HighExploitedPublic exploitGDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated…
Published Nov 6, 2013 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-3906 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Excel Viewer (Microsoft), Lync (Microsoft), Office (Microsoft) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 6, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exploited in the wild in October and November 2013.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 6, 2013 | Aug 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 15, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Excel ViewerMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| LyncMicrosoft | 2010, 2013 | n/a |
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2003-sp3, 2007-sp3, 2010-sp1, 2010-sp2 | n/a |
| Office Compatibility PackMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Powerpoint ViewerMicrosoft | 2010-sp1, 2010-sp2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 6, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 6, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 15, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 15, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- patchMS13-096
- patchhttp://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2896666
- exploithttp://blogs.mcafee.com/mcafee-labs/mcafee-labs-detects-zero-day-exploit-targeting-microsoft-office-2
- exploithttp://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2013/11/05/cve-2013-3906-a-graphics-vulnerability-exploited-through-word-documents.aspx
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP3, and 2010 SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack SP3; and Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, 2013, and Basic 2013 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by an image in a Word document, and exp…
Affected: Excel Viewer (Microsoft); Lync (Microsoft) versions 2010, 2013; Office (Microsoft) versions 2003-sp3, 2007-sp3, 2010-sp1, 2010-sp2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 6, 2013.
Yes. It was added on Feb 15, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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