CVE-2013-3194

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

published August 14, 2013

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

⚠️ A cleverly crafted website can lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 9, letting attackers dive into your system like a thief slipping through a backdoor! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a hidden access door that lets anyone bypass the main entrance. If a diner knows how to open that door, they could cause chaos in the kitchen without anyone monitoring the back! If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or denial of service, which could leave your device unresponsive — a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a hidden access door that lets anyone bypass the main entrance. If a diner knows how to open that door, they could cause chaos in the kitchen without anyone monitoring the back! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption in Internet Explorer 9 through specially crafted websites, which could be leveraged to execute malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or denial of service, which could leave your device unresponsive — a recipe for disaster! To protect yourself, consider upgrading to a more secure browser or disabling Internet Explorer 9 entirely. Regularly update your system and apply security patches as they become available to keep vulnerabilities at bay. You've got this! Stay vigilant, and together, we can keep the internet a safer place! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19271 · 97.3th percentile
Published
2013-08-14T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 10:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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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