CVE-2013-0023: Use After Free
First published: Wed Feb 13 2013(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer CDispNode Use After Free Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0023?
CVE-2013-0023 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2013-0023?
To fix CVE-2013-0023, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 9 and 10.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2013-0023?
CVE-2013-0023 affects Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2013-0023?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2013-0023 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, leading to potential security issues.
Can CVE-2013-0023 be exploited via malicious websites?
Yes, CVE-2013-0023 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted websites designed to trigger the vulnerability.
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