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9.3

Internet Explorer 7 can run malicious code or crash

CVE-2013-5052 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer 7 may be tricked by a specially crafted website to run unwanted programs or stop working. This could let attackers take control of a user's computer or cause it to become unusable. Update the browser with the latest security patches or switch to a more modern browser.

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 7
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 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 Vul...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 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."
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
13% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published11 Dec 2013
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-5052 · NVD
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