CVE-2014-0290

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published February 12, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
25%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website can trigger this vulnerability, leading to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish that looks perfect but contains a hidden ingredient that spoils the meal — one wrong bite, and everything can go wrong! Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine or cause a denial of service by crashing the browser. This could lead to data theft, loss of sensitive information, or a complete system takeover, resulting in chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish that looks perfect but contains a hidden ingredient that spoils the meal — one wrong bite, and everything can go wrong! The Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory management flaws when a user visits a specially crafted website, enabling them to execute arbitrary code.

What to do

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine or cause a denial of service by crashing the browser. This could lead to data theft, loss of sensitive information, or a complete system takeover, resulting in chaos! To protect against this vulnerability, users should ensure they are running the latest version of Internet Explorer and consider switching to a more secure browser. Additionally, applying any relevant security updates from Microsoft will help mitigate potential risks. You've got this! Stay safe by keeping your software up-to-date and secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.24875 · 97.9th percentile
Published
2014-02-12T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 02:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…
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