CVE-2013-2557

Name: CVE-2013-2557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-11T10:55:01.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sandbox protection mechanism in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.. EPSS estimates a 10.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sandbox protection mechanism in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.95%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2557?

How severe is CVE-2013-2557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2557?

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Source: NVD / NIST