ms13-055

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MS13-055 is a critical security bulletin from Microsoft, released in July 2013, addressing a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (KB2846071). This update resolves seventeen privately reported vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted webpage. An attacker successfully exploiting these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. The bulletin was revised to highlight targeted attacks exploiting CVE-2013-3163 through Internet Explorer 8. Applying this update protects against exploitation. This tag covers discussions and information about the MS13-055 security update, its impact, and related troubleshooting.

  1. MS13-055 - Critical : Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2846071) - Version: 1.1

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.1 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin revised to announce that Microsoft is aware of targeted attacks attempting to exploit the vulnerability described in CVE-2013-3163 through Internet Explorer 8. Applying this security update protects customers from...
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