CVE-2013-3882 in Internet Explorer
Summary
by MITRE
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 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-2013-3872, CVE-2013-3873, and CVE-2013-3885.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2021
This vulnerability represents a critical memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 that enables remote code execution through malicious web content. The issue stems from improper handling of memory structures during web page rendering processes, creating exploitable conditions that allow attackers to manipulate memory pointers and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability specifically affects Internet Explorer 10 running on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 8 operating systems, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where these platforms remain prevalent.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves memory corruption that occurs when Internet Explorer processes specially crafted web content containing malformed data structures. Attackers can leverage this flaw by hosting malicious websites that trigger memory corruption during normal browsing operations, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability operates at the memory management level where the browser fails to properly validate input data, allowing attackers to overwrite critical memory regions and redirect execution flow. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-125 weakness category, which encompasses out-of-bounds read conditions that can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.
The operational impact of CVE-2013-3882 extends beyond simple denial of service scenarios to encompass full system compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation can result in privilege escalation, persistence mechanisms, and data exfiltration operations that align with the tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) and T1068 (Local Privilege Escalation) techniques. Organizations running affected versions of Internet Explorer face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where users frequently access untrusted web content or where security boundaries are not properly enforced. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal user interaction beyond visiting a malicious website, making it particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns and targeted attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate deployment of Microsoft security patches and updates, along with network-based protections such as web application firewalls and content filtering solutions. Organizations should implement browser hardening measures including disabling unnecessary browser features, enabling enhanced security settings, and deploying application whitelisting policies to prevent exploitation. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring for suspicious web traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as a memory corruption issue aligns with the ATT&CK framework's T1070 (Indicator Removal on Host) and T1105 (Remote File Copy) techniques, emphasizing the need for comprehensive incident response capabilities to detect and respond to exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify systems running unpatched versions of Internet Explorer that remain at risk from this and related vulnerabilities.