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critical
9.3
CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2013-3897: Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 09 2013(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in the CDisplayPointer class in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted JavaScript code that uses the onpropertychange event handler, as exploited in the wild in September and October 2013, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=8
Internet Explorer=9
Internet Explorer=10
Internet Explorer=11-developer-preview
Internet Explorer=11-release-preview
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 Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
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
All of
Internet Explorer=9
Any of
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of
Internet Explorer=10
Any of
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
All of
Internet Explorer=11
Any of
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-080

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3897?

    CVE-2013-3897 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3897?

    To fix CVE-2013-3897, users should apply the latest Microsoft security updates for Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2013-3897?

    CVE-2013-3897 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

  • Can CVE-2013-3897 lead to denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2013-3897 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

  • What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2013-3897?

    CVE-2013-3897 is associated with attacks that use crafted JavaScript code, particularly exploiting the onpropertychange event.

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