CVE-2014-2825

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published August 12, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website could unleash chaos here! Internet Explorer 10 and 11 are vulnerable to memory corruption that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff makes food based on a random order slip instead of the official ticket — mistakes can lead to serving the wrong dish, or worse, a food fight in the dining area! An attacker could craft a malicious web page that, when visited, leads to complete system compromise or even crashes the browser entirely. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt your browsing experience, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff makes food based on a random order slip instead of the official ticket — mistakes can lead to serving the wrong dish, or worse, a food fight in the dining area! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of objects in memory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via specially crafted content on a web page.

What to do

An attacker could craft a malicious web page that, when visited, leads to complete system compromise or even crashes the browser entirely. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt your browsing experience, which is absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, consider disabling Internet Explorer or switching to a more secure browser. If you must use it, ensure all security updates are applied and avoid visiting untrusted sites. Regularly audit your browsing practices to minimize risk. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, and together, we can keep the digital world safe! 🌍✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16528 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2014-08-12T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 AUG 21:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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