CVE-2014-2786

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 July 8, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website could open the door to chaos! This Internet Explorer memory corruption vulnerability lets attackers execute arbitrary code with just a click. 🔥 Think of it like a waiter in a restaurant who mishears an order and serves a dish that's completely wrong, which could lead to a food fight instead of a nice meal. This vulnerability could cause unexpected chaos in your system if exploited! An attacker could potentially run malicious code on your system, leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service. Imagine a restaurant where every time a dish is served, it could explode instead — not a pleasant dining experience!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter in a restaurant who mishears an order and serves a dish that's completely wrong, which could lead to a food fight instead of a nice meal. This vulnerability could cause unexpected chaos in your system if exploited! The vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues via crafted websites, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run malicious code on your system, leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service. Imagine a restaurant where every time a dish is served, it could explode instead — not a pleasant dining experience! Ensure that users are aware of the risk and encourage them to use alternative browsers when possible. Regularly update systems to the latest Internet Explorer versions or encourage migration to more secure browsers. Consider implementing a web filtering solution to mitigate exposure. This issue is fixable! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to avoid potential pitfalls. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15279 · 96.7th percentile
Published
2014-07-08T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUL 22:00Z
    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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