CVE-2013-3118

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published June 12, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
27%
Percentile
98.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Crafting just the right website can turn Internet Explorer 10 into a vulnerability playground! Think of this as a restaurant where a sneaky chef creates a dish that looks delicious but causes a kitchen disaster when served — it could leave your system in total chaos! An attacker could exploit this memory corruption flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service. This means they could do anything from stealing sensitive data to shutting down services entirely!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where a sneaky chef creates a dish that looks delicious but causes a kitchen disaster when served — it could leave your system in total chaos! This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption when the browser processes crafted web content. It's like a poorly cooked meal that leads to an unexpected kitchen fire.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this memory corruption flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service. This means they could do anything from stealing sensitive data to shutting down services entirely! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser or updating your current web browser settings to block untrusted sites. Regularly check for updates from Microsoft and apply them as they become available. You can tackle this! Staying proactive with updates and best practices will keep your browsing experience safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.26587 · 98.0th percentile
Published
2013-06-12T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…
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