Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since March 28, 2022.
CVE-2013-2551
Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Added to KEV March 28, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2013-2551
- CWE
- CWE-416
- Affected products
- Internet Explorer · Microsoft Internet Explorer · Microsoft
What happened
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute remote code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object.
What it means for your business
Microsoft Internet Explorer is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2013-2551). Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute remote code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object. CISA remediation due date: 2022-04-18. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: April 18, 2022
Sources
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