CVE-2013-0026 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a use-after-free flaw in Internet Explorer 9.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-0026?

CVE-2013-0026 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 13 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer InsertElement Use After Free Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0026?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0026?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2013-0026 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0026 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqmx-5qj4-qhrv.

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