CVE-2013-3162

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published July 10, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
25%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Watch out! A crafty site could lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer — allowing attackers to run code remotely! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant that serves food with hidden ingredients. If the chef doesn’t double-check the recipe, a malicious diner could slip something dangerous into your meal, and the entire kitchen goes haywire! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine or cause a denial of service, potentially crashing your browser or even the entire system. It’s like having a power outage at your dinner party, leaving everyone in the dark and your plans in chaos!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that serves food with hidden ingredients. If the chef doesn’t double-check the recipe, a malicious diner could slip something dangerous into your meal, and the entire kitchen goes haywire! The Internet Explorer memory corruption vulnerability affects versions 7 through 10, enabling attackers to craft malicious web pages that exploit memory issues, leading to arbitrary code execution. It's a dangerous mix-up between what the browser expects and what it actually receives.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine or cause a denial of service, potentially crashing your browser or even the entire system. It’s like having a power outage at your dinner party, leaving everyone in the dark and your plans in chaos! To protect yourself, consider upgrading to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or switching to a different, more secure browser. Additionally, ensure that your security settings are set to block potentially harmful sites. Stay vigilant! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay updated and secure your browsing experience like a true hero! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.25039 · 97.9th percentile
Published
2013-07-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUL 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 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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