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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CVE-2013-5048

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/12/2013

6/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-097

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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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.