CVE-2014-4057

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 August 12, 2014

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

⚠️ A crafted website can lead to some unexpected trouble in Internet Explorer 11! This vulnerability could let attackers execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service. 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky chef slipping in a surprise ingredient that ruins a perfectly good dish — one click could serve up chaos on your system! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over your system, potentially executing malicious code or crashing your browser completely. Imagine your favorite website turning into a digital nightmare, making your online experience absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky chef slipping in a surprise ingredient that ruins a perfectly good dish — one click could serve up chaos on your system! 🍽️ This Internet Explorer memory corruption vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging memory corruption issues, leading to an unstable browser. Crucially, it’s distinct from several other vulnerabilities that were also reported around the same time.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over your system, potentially executing malicious code or crashing your browser completely. Imagine your favorite website turning into a digital nightmare, making your online experience absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, make sure to patch your Internet Explorer to the latest version available. Additionally, consider switching to a more secure browser if possible, as Internet Explorer is no longer actively supported by Microsoft. Stay vigilant about the sites you visit! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're helping to keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16463 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2014-08-12T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 AUG 21:00Z
    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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