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MS.IE.Display.Nodes.Use.After.Free

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Use-After-Free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles display nodes. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS13-055

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 36256
Created Jul 10, 2013
Updated Mar 11, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2013-3115
Exploit Prediction Score 79.12%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE