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CVE-2013-3893

Microsoft Internet Explorer Resource Management Errors Vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2013 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · microsoft internet explorer

Use-after-free vulnerability in the SetMouseCapture implementation in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript strings, as demonstrated by use of an ms-help: URL that triggers loading of hxds.dll.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Sep 18, 2013 · Catalog

    Detected

    Use-after-free vulnerability in the SetMouseCapture implementation in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript strings, as demonstrated by use of an ms-help: URL that triggers loading of hxds.dll.

  2. Aug 12, 2025 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Sep 2, 2025 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    Use-after-free vulnerability in the SetMouseCapture implementation in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript strings, as demonstrated by use of an ms-help: URL that triggers loading of hxds.dll.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Sep 2, 2025

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer10
  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer11
  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer6
  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer7
  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer8
  • cpe microsoft/internet explorer9
  • vendor Microsoft Internet Explorerversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2013-3893

    Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2013-3893

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2013-3893

    30-day exploitation probability 87.5%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database28682

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Exploit Database49872

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_windows/browser/ie_setmousecapture_uaf

    Public module reference (normal). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-2013-3893

    Use-after-free vulnerability in the SetMouseCapture implementation in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript strings, as demonstrated by use of an ms-help: URL that triggers loading of hxds.d

    nvd.nist.gov

References