CVE-2014-1769

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 June 11, 2014

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

🚨 A single malicious website could lead to full remote code execution in Internet Explorer 11, like a crafty magician pulling a rabbit from an empty hat! This vulnerability is like a sneaky restaurant that serves food no one ordered, leading to unexpected chaos in the kitchen. If an attacker knows just the right ingredients to mix, they can create a dish that runs rampant across your system! An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data or even a complete system takeover. The memory corruption could also lead to a denial of service, bringing your browsing experience to a grinding halt. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a sneaky restaurant that serves food no one ordered, leading to unexpected chaos in the kitchen. If an attacker knows just the right ingredients to mix, they can create a dish that runs rampant across your system! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues via a specially crafted website, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data or even a complete system takeover. The memory corruption could also lead to a denial of service, bringing your browsing experience to a grinding halt. It's absolutely devastating! To safeguard against this, ensure you're using a more secure browser or apply any available patches for IE 11. Consider disabling the browser altogether if possible, and stay alert to future updates! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20451 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2014-06-11T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 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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