CVE-2014-2753

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
20%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website can lead to serious troubles with Internet Explorer 11! This memory corruption vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🎭 Think of it like an unsuspecting guest at a restaurant who orders a meal, only to have the chef serve them a dish that’s been tampered with—now they can get sick instead of satisfied! 🍽️ An attacker could hijack your browser session, run malicious code, or even crash your browser, leaving your data vulnerable and your device at risk. This could lead to unauthorized access and data loss, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like an unsuspecting guest at a restaurant who orders a meal, only to have the chef serve them a dish that’s been tampered with—now they can get sick instead of satisfied! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11 when processing specific web content, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if the user visits a crafted site.

What to do

An attacker could hijack your browser session, run malicious code, or even crash your browser, leaving your data vulnerable and your device at risk. This could lead to unauthorized access and data loss, which is absolutely devastating! Ensure users are prompted to update Internet Explorer to a secure version immediately. Encourage users to avoid using outdated browsers and consider switching to more secure alternatives. Keep an eye on Microsoft’s updates for further protection measures! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20451 · 97.5th 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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