CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 14.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.
CVE
CVE-2013-6801
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
14.43%
Microsoft Windows
Original NVD Description
Microsoft Word 2003 SP2 and SP3 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed .doc file containing an embedded image, as demonstrated by word2003forkbomb.doc, related to a "fork bomb" issue.