CVE-2014-0304

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 March 12, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website might just turn your Internet Explorer 11 into a hacker’s playground! Think of it like a restaurant that serves up a dish without checking the ingredients — one wrong item could spoil the whole meal. This flaw allows attackers to sneak in their own code, causing chaos in your browser. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! They could crash your browser or, even worse, manipulate your data. That's a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves up a dish without checking the ingredients — one wrong item could spoil the whole meal. This flaw allows attackers to sneak in their own code, causing chaos in your browser. This vulnerability stems from memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11, enabling attackers to run malicious code by luring users to crafted websites.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! They could crash your browser or, even worse, manipulate your data. That's a recipe for disaster! To keep your system safe, encourage users to switch to a different browser or ensure that they are regularly updating to the latest security patches from Microsoft. Regularly remind users to be cautious of untrusted sites! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your browsing safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20819 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2014-03-12T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAR 01:00Z
    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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