What is the severity of CVE-2013-5051?

CVE-2013-5051 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5051?

To mitigate CVE-2013-5051, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5051?

CVE-2013-5051 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.

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.

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.

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CVE-2013-5051

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/12/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-5051: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed 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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5051?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5051, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.
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.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5051?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5051, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5051?
CVE-2013-5051 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.
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.
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.