CVE-2013-0026: Use After Free
Published Feb 13, 2013
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer InsertElement Use After Free Vulnerability."
Affected Software
19 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Event History
Feb 13, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0026?
CVE-2013-0026 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-0026?
To fix CVE-2013-0026, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 9.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-0026?
CVE-2013-0026 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.
4
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2013-0026?
CVE-2013-0026 is exploited through crafted web pages that trigger access to a deleted object.
5
Can CVE-2013-0026 affect my system if I am using Windows 7?
CVE-2013-0026 does not affect systems running Windows 7 if they have applied the relevant security updates.