CVE-2014-2802

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 July 8, 2014

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

🚨 A single crafted website could allow remote attackers to execute code in Internet Explorer 11! 🎯 Think of it like a restaurant where a chef has the power to change the recipe on any dish without confirming orders — if the server isn’t vigilant, anyone could be served something harmful instead! This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker could potentially gain control of the affected system or cause a denial of service. Users could be left with system crashes or worse — uninvited guests in their digital spaces! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a chef has the power to change the recipe on any dish without confirming orders — if the server isn’t vigilant, anyone could be served something harmful instead! The Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory management issues via specially crafted websites. This could lead to arbitrary code execution or crashing the browser altogether.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker could potentially gain control of the affected system or cause a denial of service. Users could be left with system crashes or worse — uninvited guests in their digital spaces! 🔥 To protect yourself, ensure you’re using a different browser or patch any Internet Explorer instances. Monthly updates from Microsoft may address this issue, so staying current is key! 🛡️ You can tackle this! Keep your browser updated and stay safe online. You've got this! 😄

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 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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