CVE-2014-4085

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 September 10, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple visit to a malicious website can turn your web experience upside down! Imagine your computer as a restaurant kitchen, and this vulnerability is a sneaky chef who serves up poisoned dishes when you order from a specific menu. One wrong click can lead to a full kitchen disaster — a recipe for chaos! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause your system to crash, leading to potential data breaches or complete denial of service. It’s like allowing an intruder to take control of your kitchen, ruining meals and potentially setting off a fire alarm!

Put simply

Imagine your computer as a restaurant kitchen, and this vulnerability is a sneaky chef who serves up poisoned dishes when you order from a specific menu. One wrong click can lead to a full kitchen disaster — a recipe for chaos! This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (versions 6 to 11) allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues through specially crafted websites, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause your system to crash, leading to potential data breaches or complete denial of service. It’s like allowing an intruder to take control of your kitchen, ruining meals and potentially setting off a fire alarm! To protect yourself from this vulnerability, update Internet Explorer to the latest version or switch to a more secure browser. Regularly review your security settings and consider implementing web filtering solutions to guard against malicious sites. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your browsing safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15993 · 96.9th percentile
Published
2014-09-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 SEP 01:00Z
    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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