CVE-2013-0029 | Microsoft Internet Explorer - CHTML Component Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to gain control of the affected system."

Anticipated Attack Path

1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker crafts a malicious web site to trigger the use-after-free vulnerability
2. Post-Exploitation: Attacker gains control of the affected system
3. Lateral Movement: Attacker potentially moves laterally within the network

Am I Vulnerable?

Verify Internet Explorer version and apply patch MS13-009
Restrict access to malicious web sites
Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Process

Target Asset iexplore.exe

Standard Path C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer

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}}