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CVE-2013-6801

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 14.43%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-11-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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.