Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2013-3893)
Publish date: July 21, 2015
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-3893,2887505,MS13-080
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Use-after-free vulnerability in the SetMouseCapture implementation in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript strings, as demonstrated by use of an ms-help: URL that triggers loading of hxds.dll.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005693
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005693 - Identified Suspicious Malware Activity
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft internet_explorer 10
- microsoft internet_explorer 11
- microsoft internet_explorer 6
- microsoft internet_explorer 7
- microsoft internet_explorer 8
- microsoft internet_explorer 9
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