CVE-2013-3142: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denia...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3142 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer memory corruption issue. A malicious website could make affected browsers run attacker-controlled code or crash. The source bundle identifies Internet Explorer 6 through 10. This is mainly a legacy-system risk today, but it remains serious where old browsers are still used. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows environments that can still launch Internet Explorer 6 through 10. Organizations without these browser versions are unlikely to be affected by this specific CVE. The provided affected metadata is sparse, so inventory should be based on Microsoft MS13-047 and local asset data. Prioritize this where legacy Internet Explorer remains in production. The business risk is endpoint compromise from web content, but urgency depends on whether affected browsers still exist in the environment. No active exploitation evidence is provided in the source bundle. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft security update MS13-047 to affected Internet Explorer installations.; Retire or disable Internet Explorer 6 through 10 where still present.; Follow current Microsoft guidance for systems too old to receive MS13-047..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.