CVE-2014-1775

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 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

CVSS
—
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted website is all it takes to unleash chaos in Internet Explorer! ⚠️ This vulnerability lets attackers run arbitrary code and potentially wipe out your session in a flash! Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to serve food without checking what’s on the plate. If an attacker serves a dish made of memory corruption, it could spoil the entire meal for everyone! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on your system, leading to serious consequences like data theft or a complete denial of service. Imagine someone barging into your home uninvited and wreaking havoc while you're away!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to serve food without checking what’s on the plate. If an attacker serves a dish made of memory corruption, it could spoil the entire meal for everyone! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows for memory corruption due to mishandled web content, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. If exploited, it can lead to a complete compromise of the affected system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on your system, leading to serious consequences like data theft or a complete denial of service. Imagine someone barging into your home uninvited and wreaking havoc while you're away! To protect yourself, upgrading Internet Explorer to the latest version is crucial. Ensure you have all security updates installed, and consider disabling ActiveX controls and script execution for added protection. Regularly review your security settings too! You've got this! With these steps, you can fortify your defenses against this sneaky vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22848 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2014-06-11T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 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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