CVE-2013-3872

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 October 9, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website is all it takes to exploit this Internet Explorer vulnerability! Attackers can use memory corruption tricks to execute arbitrary code—yikes! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where the chef has a secret recipe book that anyone can open and rewrite at will, leading to some potentially disastrous dishes! Clever attackers can take control—making your browser serve up their malicious menu instead of the safe content you expect. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any code they want on your machine, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete system crash. It's a recipe for chaos in your browsing experience!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where the chef has a secret recipe book that anyone can open and rewrite at will, leading to some potentially disastrous dishes! Clever attackers can take control—making your browser serve up their malicious menu instead of the safe content you expect. This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to manipulate memory, which can result in executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service. Simply put, a crafted website can corrupt memory, opening the door to attacks.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any code they want on your machine, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete system crash. It's a recipe for chaos in your browsing experience! To protect yourself, consider updating to the latest version of Internet Explorer or switching to a more secure browser. Additionally, keep an eye on any security patches released by Microsoft, and be cautious about the sites you visit. You've got this! Take these precautions, and you'll keep your browsing experience safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20959 · 97.6th percentile
Published
2013-10-09T14:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 14:44Z
    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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