CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5048: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 11 2013(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 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-2013-5047.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=8
Internet Explorer=9
Internet Explorer=10
Internet Explorer=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5048?

    CVE-2013-5048 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5048?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-5048, users should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-5048?

    CVE-2013-5048 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-5048?

    The exploitation of CVE-2013-5048 could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

  • Is CVE-2013-5048 still a risk today?

    CVE-2013-5048 remains a risk for systems that continue to use vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer without applying the necessary patches.

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