CVE-2014-1785

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
30%
Percentile
98.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty web page could hijack your entire session! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 lets attackers execute arbitrary code just by luring you to their website. 🔥 Think of this like a waiter at a restaurant who misinterprets your order and serves you someone else's meal — you might end up with food that’s not only unwanted but potentially harmful! If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to a total compromise. Imagine them taking over your computer, accessing your data, or even bringing your whole workflow to a grinding halt — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a waiter at a restaurant who misinterprets your order and serves you someone else's meal — you might end up with food that’s not only unwanted but potentially harmful! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11 by guiding users to crafted websites. This could enable them to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, disrupting normal operations.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to a total compromise. Imagine them taking over your computer, accessing your data, or even bringing your whole workflow to a grinding halt — absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser and avoid using Internet Explorer 11 if possible. Additionally, keep your system updated and regularly check for security patches from Microsoft. You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you’ll keep your system safe from sneaky attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.30292 · 98.2th 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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