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CVE-2013-3897 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the CDisplayPointer class of the MSHTML rendering engine affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11. Crafted JavaScript using the onpropertychange event handler can trigger memory corruption, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The vulnerability was exploited in the wild in September and October 2013 and was subsequently incorporated into exploit kits, including Sedkit, which used it against Internet Explorer 8.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module implementing a browser-based exploit for CVE-2013-3897 (MS13-080), a use-after-free vulnerability in the CDisplayPointer object of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (and 7) on Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7. The exploit is delivered via a malicious HTTP server that serves crafted HTML and JavaScript to the victim's browser. The module leverages DOM manipulation and event handler abuse to trigger the vulnerability, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the browser process. The exploit supports customizable Metasploit payloads, enabling post-exploitation activities such as remote shells. The main fingerprintable endpoint is the HTTP path '/search?o=<osinfo>&d=<dllinfo>', which is used to deliver the exploit to the victim. The code is operational and weaponized for use within the Metasploit framework, and is not a detection script or fake exploit.
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A use-after-free vulnerability in Internet Explorer's CDisplayPointer class in mshtml.dll. Crafted JavaScript using the onpropertychange event handler can enable remote arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption. The vulnerability was exploited in the wild in September and October 2013.
A specific vulnerability included in Grandsoft Private EK according to the table.
An Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability used as an exploit module in Sednit’s custom exploit kit (Sedkit).
An Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability exploited by Sedkit in targeted attacks.
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