CVE-2013-3116

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published June 12, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A cleverly crafted website can lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer versions 7 through 9! This vulnerability is like an unexpected ingredient in your favorite recipe—could turn an enjoyable experience into a disaster. 🍽️ Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant where some customers can tamper with the menu. If a mischievous diner sneaks in a fake dish, it could cause all sorts of chaos in the kitchen, leading to a fiery kitchen disaster! 🔥 If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the victim's machine or even cause a denial of service, crashing the entire browser. This could lead to unauthorized access or loss of user data, making it a potential nightmare for anyone still using these outdated versions!

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant where some customers can tamper with the menu. If a mischievous diner sneaks in a fake dish, it could cause all sorts of chaos in the kitchen, leading to a fiery kitchen disaster! 🔥 This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of objects in memory, allowing attackers to cause memory corruption through malicious web pages—essentially introducing a sneaky ingredient that the browser can't handle!

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the victim's machine or even cause a denial of service, crashing the entire browser. This could lead to unauthorized access or loss of user data, making it a potential nightmare for anyone still using these outdated versions! Upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or consider transitioning to a more secure browser like Microsoft Edge. Regularly remind users to avoid visiting untrusted websites, and implement security measures like web filtering to reduce exposure. 🛡️ You can tackle this! Stay updated and secure, and you'll keep your digital kitchen running smoothly. You've got this! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19189 · 97.3th percentile
Published
2013-06-12T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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