Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption)
Affects Internet Explorer 6 through 10 on Windows clients, which Microsoft rates Critical. Server Core installations of supported Windows Server editions are not affected.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (versions 8 through 10) is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker could exploit it by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted website, allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code on the victim's computer or crash the browser.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3144 and CVE-2013-3151.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 3
docs.microsoft.com
oval.cisecurity.org
us-cert.gov
Questions about CVE-2013-3163
What does this mean?
Memory corruption in Internet Explorer lets a remote attacker run arbitrary code or crash the browser. The most severe form could give the attacker the same user rights as the current user.Source: learn.microsoft.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on Windows clients are affected. Server Core installations of supported Windows Server editions are not affected. To check, look at the Internet Explorer version installed on the Windows client.Source: learn.microsoft.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not name a fixed version or update to install.Source: learn.microsoft.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-03-30, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts give no workaround or interim measure for systems without a fix.Source: learn.microsoft.com