critical
9.3
CWE
399 416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0087: Use After Free

First published: Wed Mar 13 2013(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer OnResize Use After Free Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Internet Explorer=6
Any of
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of
Internet Explorer=9
Any of
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
All of
Internet Explorer=10
Any of
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Internet Explorer=9
Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0087?

    CVE-2013-0087 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0087?

    To fix CVE-2013-0087, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2013-0087?

    CVE-2013-0087 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-0087?

    Exploitation of CVE-2013-0087 may lead to the execution of arbitrary code, compromising the affected system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-0087?

    While the best approach is to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer, users can also consider disabling scripts as a temporary workaround.

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