CVE-2014-0271

The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11, and VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a…

published February 12, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple crafted website is all it takes for an attacker to unleash chaos! The VBScript engine in Internet Explorer has a serious memory corruption vulnerability just waiting to be exploited. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that has a faulty stove. If not handled properly, a single wrong ingredient on the menu could lead to a disastrous fire! Here, a crafted website can ignite memory corruption, leading to serious issues. 🍽️ This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on victims' machines, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a complete denial of service! The consequences can range from data theft to system crashes, leaving your device in distress.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that has a faulty stove. If not handled properly, a single wrong ingredient on the menu could lead to a disastrous fire! Here, a crafted website can ignite memory corruption, leading to serious issues. 🍽️ The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 contains a memory corruption vulnerability that attackers can exploit through specially crafted web pages, resulting in arbitrary code execution or service disruption.

What to do

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on victims' machines, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a complete denial of service! The consequences can range from data theft to system crashes, leaving your device in distress. To safeguard your systems, it's crucial to upgrade to supported versions of Internet Explorer or consider alternative browsers. Regularly patch your systems and educate users on the risks of clicking unknown links. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be putting up a strong defense against this vulnerability! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38434 · 98.6th percentile
Published
2014-02-12T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 02:00Z
    The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11, and VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a…
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