CVE-2013-3163: Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2013-3144 and CVE-2013-3151.

Other sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.

CISA

Affected Software

24 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Disconnect Internet Explorer (versions 8 through 10) from networks if still in use: isolate systems running these IE versions, and implement network-level controls such as firewall/ACL rules to block outbound and inbound HTTP/HTTPS access for those hosts until they are no longer in use.

Event History

Jul 10, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:46 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 30, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·03:17 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2013-3163?

CVE-2013-3163 refers to a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service through a crafted website.

2

How does CVE-2013-3163 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?

CVE-2013-3163 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer by creating a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2013-3163?

The severity level of CVE-2013-3163 is not specified in the provided information.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2013-3163?

Yes, Microsoft released a security update (MS13-055) to address CVE-2013-3163. It is recommended to install this update to mitigate the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-3163?

You can find more information about CVE-2013-3163 on the Microsoft website: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-055

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