CVE-2014-1790

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 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
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EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted website can bring your entire Internet Explorer 10 to its knees! This sneaky memory corruption vulnerability could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where a rogue chef can secretly slip poison into your meal without you noticing. One wrong click on a mischief-maker's site and you could be served a dish of disaster! With this vulnerability, an attacker could launch a denial of service attack or execute any code they choose. Imagine your entire system crashing or an intruder taking control of your browser—it's a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a rogue chef can secretly slip poison into your meal without you noticing. One wrong click on a mischief-maker's site and you could be served a dish of disaster! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 10 stems from memory corruption that occurs when the browser processes specially crafted web content. This can lead to arbitrary code execution if exploited successfully.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could launch a denial of service attack or execute any code they choose. Imagine your entire system crashing or an intruder taking control of your browser—it's a recipe for chaos! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser, and ensure your current browser is updated with the latest security patches. Monitor your system for unusual behavior and educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your browser updated, and you'll keep those rogue chefs at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20687 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2014-06-11T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 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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