CVE-2013-3120

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
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EPSS
32%
Percentile
98.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted website could lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 10, unleashing chaos on unsuspecting users! 🕷️ Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant offering a menu item that looks delicious, but the chef forgot to check the ingredients—one bad ingredient and you’re in for a nasty surprise! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on the system or even crash the browser, leaving users vulnerable to a complete system meltdown. Imagine your computer suddenly throwing in the towel just because you visited a seemingly harmless website!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant offering a menu item that looks delicious, but the chef forgot to check the ingredients—one bad ingredient and you’re in for a nasty surprise! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service in Internet Explorer 10 due to memory corruption issues when visiting crafted web pages.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on the system or even crash the browser, leaving users vulnerable to a complete system meltdown. Imagine your computer suddenly throwing in the towel just because you visited a seemingly harmless website! While there's no current known exploit, it's wise to advise users to consider switching to a more secure browser. Encourage them to keep their system updated and monitor for any patches from Microsoft. Always practice safe browsing! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive to keep your tech safe from the unexpected. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.31639 · 98.3th 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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