CVE-2013-0090 | Microsoft Internet Explorer - IEFRAME Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain control of the affected system."

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 and potentially escalates privileges
3. Lateral Movement: Attacker moves laterally within the network to compromise additional systems

Am I Vulnerable?

Verify that all systems are running the latest version of Internet Explorer or have the MS13-021 patch applied
Implement a web application firewall to detect and prevent exploitation attempts
Monitor system logs for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation

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}}