CVE-2014-2800

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 July 8, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted website could turn your trusty Internet Explorer into a chaotic playground! Think of it like a sneaky chef who swaps out ingredients in a recipe, leading to a disastrous dish. One visit to a malicious site could cause your browser to serve up something truly harmful, like memory corruption! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. If exploited, it could lead to crashing your browser or worse—allowing malicious code to run on your machine, potentially compromising your sensitive data. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who swaps out ingredients in a recipe, leading to a disastrous dish. One visit to a malicious site could cause your browser to serve up something truly harmful, like memory corruption! The Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability affects versions 6 through 11, allowing attackers to exploit memory flaws via specially crafted web pages to execute arbitrary code or trigger crashes. It's a crafty trap lying in wait on the web!

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. If exploited, it could lead to crashing your browser or worse—allowing malicious code to run on your machine, potentially compromising your sensitive data. Yikes! To protect yourself, consider moving away from Internet Explorer and using a more secure browser. If you must use it, ensure you have the latest updates installed. Regularly audit your security settings and practice safe browsing! You've got this! Take these steps, and you’ll be cruising the web without worry! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16393 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2014-07-08T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUL 22:00Z
    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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