CVE-2013-5056: Use After Free

Published Dec 11, 2013

Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Scripting Runtime Object Library in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site that is visited with Internet Explorer, aka "Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Microsoft Scripting Runtime Object Library."

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-099

Event History

Dec 11, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5056?

CVE-2013-5056 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5056?

To fix CVE-2013-5056, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in their security bulletin MS13-099.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2013-5056?

CVE-2013-5056 affects multiple versions including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5056?

CVE-2013-5056 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Scripting Runtime Object Library.

Can CVE-2013-5056 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-5056 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.