CVE-2013-0022 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 - Browser Engine Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain control of the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches and other malicious activities."

Anticipated Attack Path

1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker crafts a malicious web site to exploit the use-after-free vulnerability
2. Post-Exploitation: Attacker gains control of the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches and other malicious activities
3. Lateral Movement: Attacker may attempt to move laterally within the network to exploit other vulnerable systems

Am I Vulnerable?

Verify that all systems running Internet Explorer 9 have been patched with the latest security updates
Implement additional security controls, such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to detect and prevent exploitation attempts
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security weaknesses

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Process

Target Asset iexplore.exe

Standard Path C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

PowerShell

# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: iexplore.exe (Process)
$Targets = 'iexplore.exe'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}