Vulnerability in N/a
CVE-2013-2551
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competiti…
EPSS: 0.924 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- N/a — versions n/a
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- MS13-037 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
- TA13-134A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
- twitter.com/VUPEN/statuses/309479075385327617 (x_refsource_MISC)
- twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309452625173176320 (x_refsource_MISC)
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16317 (x_refsource_OVAL, signature, vdb-entry)
- h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2551?
- CVE-2013-2551 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2013-03-11.
- Is CVE-2013-2551 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2013-2551 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-28), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.