CVE-2014-1772

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published June 11, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A cleverly designed website can lead to chaos! This Internet Explorer vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, turning your browsing experience into an unexpected adventure. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant with a sneaky chef who can slip in a secret ingredient that changes the entire dish — when you thought you were just ordering spaghetti, you end up with a mystery meal! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take over your system, executing any code they want. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete denial of service, making your browser practically unusable.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant with a sneaky chef who can slip in a secret ingredient that changes the entire dish — when you thought you were just ordering spaghetti, you end up with a mystery meal! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted web pages, causing unpredictable behavior in the browser.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take over your system, executing any code they want. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete denial of service, making your browser practically unusable. To protect yourself, switch to a different browser if possible, and ensure your system is up to date with the latest security patches. Since the vulnerability has been around since 2014, check for any relevant updates specifically for Internet Explorer. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant with your browsing habits, and keep that browser secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21735 · 97.6th percentile
Published
2014-06-11T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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