critical
9.3
CWE
399 416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0029: Use After Free

First published: Wed Feb 13 2013(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer CHTML Use After Free Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
All of
Internet Explorer=7
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=8
Any of
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=6
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
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
Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Internet Explorer=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0029?

    CVE-2013-0029 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0029?

    To fix CVE-2013-0029, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2013-0029?

    CVE-2013-0029 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

  • Can CVE-2013-0029 be exploited via a web browser?

    Yes, CVE-2013-0029 can be exploited by visiting a specially crafted website using the affected versions of Internet Explorer.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-0029?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2013-0029 include unauthorized remote code execution, which may allow attackers to compromise the system.

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