CVE-2014-2809

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 single crafted website could lead to serious memory hiccups in Internet Explorer! Imagine the chaos of a restaurant where the chef is given wrong orders and starts cooking the most bizarre dishes. 🍽️ This vulnerability is like having a recipe book that can be corrupted at any time — when someone serves a dish that’s gone horribly wrong, it could lead to a food fight! In the case of Internet Explorer, attackers can exploit this to run arbitrary code or crash the browser entirely. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access or a complete denial of service. This means your browsing experience could be disrupted by unexpected crashes or worse, allowing attackers to snoop around your data. Definitely something worth addressing!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like having a recipe book that can be corrupted at any time — when someone serves a dish that’s gone horribly wrong, it could lead to a food fight! In the case of Internet Explorer, attackers can exploit this to run arbitrary code or crash the browser entirely. The 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability' allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption through specially crafted web pages, leading to potential code execution or service downtime.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access or a complete denial of service. This means your browsing experience could be disrupted by unexpected crashes or worse, allowing attackers to snoop around your data. Definitely something worth addressing! To shield yourself from this vulnerability, it's recommended to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer, which has patches for this issue. Additionally, consider using modern browsers that have better security measures in place. You can tackle this! Stay updated, and you'll fend off these pesky vulnerabilities like a pro! 🛡️

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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