CVE-2013-5051: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 11, 2013
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 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."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
Dec 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-5051?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5051, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5051 enable?
CVE-2013-5051 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through memory corruption.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5051?
The best approach for CVE-2013-5051 is to apply the Microsoft security update to resolve the vulnerability.