Vulnerability Description
The sandbox protection mechanism in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, as demonstrated against Adobe Flash Player by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
- http://twitter.com/VUPEN/statuses/309713355466227713
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309756927301283840
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
- http://twitter.com/VUPEN/statuses/309713355466227713
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309756927301283840
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2557?
CVE-2013-2557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The sandbox protection mechanism in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors...
How severe is CVE-2013-2557?
CVE-2013-2557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.