CVE-2013-3181: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-3181: usp10.dll in the Unicode Scripts Processor in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2...

usp10.dll in the Unicode Scripts Processor in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "Uniscribe Font Parsing Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3181 is a remote code execution flaw in Microsoft Windows font handling. A malicious OpenType font could corrupt memory through the Uniscribe component usp10.dll. The cited affected platforms are Windows XP SP2/SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2, so urgency mainly concerns legacy systems that remain in production or archives. Exposure is most likely on Windows XP SP2/SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 systems that can process untrusted fonts. Modern platforms are not listed in the supplied bundle. Treat internet-facing, email-facing, document-processing, kiosk, or jump-host use of those legacy systems as higher concern. Prioritize this if legacy Windows remains in business workflows. The vulnerability enables code execution through font parsing, but the cited affected platforms are obsolete. The practical business decision is whether to patch under MS13-060, isolate, or retire those systems. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS13-060 and apply the vendor guidance for affected systems.; Retire or isolate remaining Windows XP and Server 2003 systems where possible.; Restrict exposure of legacy hosts that process untrusted documents or web content..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 14, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17442CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS13-060CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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