CVE-2013-3882

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
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Internet Explorer 10 has a sneaky vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code just by visiting a crafted website — think of it as a ticket to an exclusive club where the bouncer is asleep at the door! 🎟️ This vulnerability is like a poorly designed theme park ride that randomly throws passengers out due to faulty construction — a delightful invitation, but absolutely devastating for your system’s integrity. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unexpected behavior. If they succeed, it could compromise your system or even bring services to a halt, impacting users and operations alike.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a poorly designed theme park ride that randomly throws passengers out due to faulty construction — a delightful invitation, but absolutely devastating for your system’s integrity. This memory corruption vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit Internet Explorer 10 by crafting malicious web pages that can corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unexpected behavior. If they succeed, it could compromise your system or even bring services to a halt, impacting users and operations alike. To mitigate this risk, ensure your users are updating to the latest version of Internet Explorer or consider transitioning to a modern browser. Additionally, apply any security patches released by Microsoft as soon as possible. You've got this! With a few updates and precautions, your systems will be back on track in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20050 · 97.4th 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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