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9.3

Internet Explorer 8-10 can be hijacked by malicious site

CVE-2013-3144 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions 8, 9, and 10 of Internet Explorer can be tricked by a specially crafted web page into running unwanted code or freezing the browser. This means an attacker could take control of a user's computer or cause it to become unresponsive. Update the browser to the latest patches or use a more secure browser to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft internet_explorer 8
9
10
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 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 Cor...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 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-2013-3151 and CVE-2013-3163.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
23% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published10 Jul 2013
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-3144 · NVD
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