CVE-2013-6801

CVE-2013-6801 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Word 2003 SP2 and SP3 on Windows XP SP3. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious .doc file with an embedded image, leading to excessive CPU consumption on the victim's system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v2 score of 7.1 (High), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and a complete impact on availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score is 86/100, highlighting its significant potential for disruption. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit or Nuclei. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness.