Advisory Details

September 11th, 2013

Microsoft Internet Explorer CWindow Destructor Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2013-3206
CVSS SCORE	7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS	Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Internet Explorer
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['13167']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Internet Explorer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the unloading of pages. By manipulating the load and unload process, an attacker is able to create a use-after-free condition. With this, an attacker is able to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-069
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2013-06-10 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2013-09-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Arthur Gerkis

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