CVE-2014-1704

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 3.23.17.18, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149, allow attackers to cause a denial of…

published March 16, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A handful of sneaky vulnerabilities in Google V8 could lead to unexpected crashes! Think of it as a mischief-maker at a party, causing chaos but leaving everyone wondering how it happened. 🎉 Picture a projector at a movie theater that suddenly refuses to work — the show stops, and everyone’s left in the dark, grumbling. That’s what can happen with a denial of service in software; everything halts and users are frustrated! These vulnerabilities in Google V8 could cause a denial of service, meaning your browser might freeze or crash unexpectedly. While there's no known exploitation, the potential for disruptive behavior is certainly something to keep an eye on!

Put simply

Picture a projector at a movie theater that suddenly refuses to work — the show stops, and everyone’s left in the dark, grumbling. That’s what can happen with a denial of service in software; everything halts and users are frustrated! This issue arises from multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8, the JavaScript engine used in Chrome, which can be exploited to cause instability or crashes.

What to do

These vulnerabilities in Google V8 could cause a denial of service, meaning your browser might freeze or crash unexpectedly. While there's no known exploitation, the potential for disruptive behavior is certainly something to keep an eye on! To safeguard your systems, update Google Chrome to the latest version as patches will likely address these vulnerabilities. Regular updates are key to maintaining a secure browsing experience! This is manageable! Stay updated and you'll keep your systems running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01521 · 74.4th percentile
Published
2014-03-16T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 10:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 3.23.17.18, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149, allow attackers to cause a denial of…
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