CVE-2013-3121: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 12, 2013

Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3112, CVE-2013-3113, CVE-2013-3139, and CVE-2013-3142.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Event History

Jun 12, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3121?

CVE-2013-3121 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3121?

To fix CVE-2013-3121, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

What does CVE-2013-3121 affect?

CVE-2013-3121 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 10.

How can CVE-2013-3121 be exploited?

CVE-2013-3121 can be exploited through a crafted website that triggers memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-3121 a known vulnerability in other software?

CVE-2013-3121 is specifically identified as an Internet Explorer vulnerability and is not categorized with other unrelated vulnerabilities.