CVE-2014-1773

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published June 11, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
63%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting click could unleash chaos! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9-11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption — think of it like a delivery driver taking a wrong turn and crashing into the building! Imagine a delivery driver with a map that leads straight to your front door, but instead of dropping off a package, they crash into your living room instead — that’s what this flaw in Internet Explorer can do when exploited! An attacker could potentially gain control over your system, run malicious code, or bring your browsing experience to a grinding halt. This could lead to data loss or even complete denial of service — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Imagine a delivery driver with a map that leads straight to your front door, but instead of dropping off a package, they crash into your living room instead — that’s what this flaw in Internet Explorer can do when exploited! This vulnerability arises due to memory corruption in Internet Explorer, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted website. Essentially, the browser goes haywire when it encounters unexpected input.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain control over your system, run malicious code, or bring your browsing experience to a grinding halt. This could lead to data loss or even complete denial of service — absolutely devastating! Update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or consider switching to a more secure browser. It's also beneficial to educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links and to utilize security tools that help identify malicious sites. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to protect your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.63114 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2014-06-11T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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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