CVE-2014-0310

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published May 14, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website could exploit a memory corruption flaw in Internet Explorer 6 through 11, leading to chaos on your machine! Think of this vulnerability like an unguarded buffet where a sneaky guest can swap out the food with something harmful — one wrong click and you might end up with a recipe for disaster instead of a tasty meal! An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, causing complete mayhem or even a denial of service. This means they could potentially take control of your device to steal personal data or make it unusable — yikes!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an unguarded buffet where a sneaky guest can swap out the food with something harmful — one wrong click and you might end up with a recipe for disaster instead of a tasty meal! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues in Internet Explorer, enabling them to run malicious code on affected systems. It affects versions 6 through 11, exposing users to significant risks when visiting compromised websites.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, causing complete mayhem or even a denial of service. This means they could potentially take control of your device to steal personal data or make it unusable — yikes! To mitigate this vulnerability, it's crucial to upgrade to the latest supported version of Internet Explorer or transition to a safer browser like Microsoft Edge. Always keep your software updated and avoid visiting untrusted websites! You've got this! Keep your defenses strong and your browsing safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.17351 · 97.1th percentile
Published
2014-05-14T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 10:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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