CVE-2013-1347: Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Sun May 05 2013(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly allocated or (2) is deleted, as exploited in the wild in May 2013.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| 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 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2-professional |
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Reference Links
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2847140
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25294
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-038
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16727
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1347
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1347?
CVE-2013-1347 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1347?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1347, you should update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2013-1347?
CVE-2013-1347 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.
Can CVE-2013-1347 exploit other software besides Internet Explorer?
No, CVE-2013-1347 is specifically a vulnerability within Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2013-1347?
The impact of CVE-2013-1347 includes potential arbitrary code execution and memory corruption.
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