CVE-2013-3163
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CVE-2013-3163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 70.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-055Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-055Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-3163US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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