Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-5051. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 (Web Browser). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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."

The issue has been introduced in 04/12/2011. The weakness was presented 12/10/2013 by Atte Kettunen with OUSPG as MS13-097 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with Microsoft. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5051 since 08/06/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 973 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 71312 (MS13-097: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2898785)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100172 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS13-097)).

Applying the patch MS13-097 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13389.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89304), Tenable (71312), SecurityFocus (BID 64124†), OSVDB (100755†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42535†). See VDB-11430, VDB-11431, VDB-11432 and VDB-11434 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 71312
Nessus Name: MS13-097: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2898785)
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OpenVAS ID: 903227
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (2898785)
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Patch: MS13-097
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS13-097
Researcher: Atte Kettunen
Organization: OUSPG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11433

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X-Force: 89304
SecurityFocus: 64124 - Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2013-5051 Memory Corruption Vulnerability
OSVDB: 100755
Vulnerability Center: 42535 - [MS13-097] Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2013-5051), Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2013 11:15
Updated: 06/02/2021 22:59
Changes: 12/11/2013 11:15 (83), 04/07/2017 15:21 (8), 06/02/2021 22:59 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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