CVE-2014-1751

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published April 8, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption bug hides in Internet Explorer 9, waiting for a crafted website to unleash its chaos! Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets anyone order from the chef’s specials without reviewing the ingredients. An unsuspecting diner could unwittingly cause quite a mess in the kitchen! If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, leading to potential data breaches, system crashes, or complete control over the user's machine. Just imagine the havoc they could wreak!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets anyone order from the chef’s specials without reviewing the ingredients. An unsuspecting diner could unwittingly cause quite a mess in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption when an affected version of Internet Explorer processes a specially crafted webpage.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, leading to potential data breaches, system crashes, or complete control over the user's machine. Just imagine the havoc they could wreak! Ensure users are aware of this vulnerability and recommend updating to the latest version of Internet Explorer or switching to a more secure browser. Regularly review and enforce security policies regarding web browsing. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated for a much safer browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20344 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2014-04-08T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 21:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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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