CVE-2013-3142

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 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
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty crafted website can spell disaster for users of Internet Explorer 6 through 10! This vulnerability lets attackers execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption. 🔥 Think of this like a mischievous prankster slipping a faulty recipe into a restaurant kitchen. If the chef follows it without checking, they could end up serving up a disastrous dish, leading to chaos in the dining room! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run their own code on a victim's machine, potentially leading to total control over the system or even crashing the browser. This could allow them to steal sensitive information, corrupt files, or cause a denial of service, leaving users unable to use their browser. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this like a mischievous prankster slipping a faulty recipe into a restaurant kitchen. If the chef follows it without checking, they could end up serving up a disastrous dish, leading to chaos in the dining room! The Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit flaws in memory management when processing crafted web pages, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service situations.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run their own code on a victim's machine, potentially leading to total control over the system or even crashing the browser. This could allow them to steal sensitive information, corrupt files, or cause a denial of service, leaving users unable to use their browser. Yikes! To protect yourself, consider upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switching to a more secure browser. Additionally, ensure your system has the latest security patches installed. Staying updated is your best defense! You can tackle this issue! By following these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep the internet a safer place! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19904 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2013-06-12T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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