CVE-2014-4097

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

⚠️ A crafted website could trigger a memory corruption issue in Internet Explorer, all the way from version 6 to 11! Think of it like a restaurant with a sneaky chef who serves a dish that's actually filled with unapproved ingredients. If you take a bite, you might end up with a tummy ache — or worse! In this case, the exploit could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, which is just as unpleasant. 🍽️ An attacker could potentially infiltrate your system, executing malicious code or crashing your browser. This could mean unauthorized access to your sensitive information or complete system failure, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a sneaky chef who serves a dish that's actually filled with unapproved ingredients. If you take a bite, you might end up with a tummy ache — or worse! In this case, the exploit could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, which is just as unpleasant. 🍽️ This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption by delivering specially crafted web content, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could potentially infiltrate your system, executing malicious code or crashing your browser. This could mean unauthorized access to your sensitive information or complete system failure, which is absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, consider migrating to a more recent browser, as Internet Explorer is no longer supported. If you must use it, ensure security settings are tightened and avoid suspicious websites. Regularly review and apply any available security updates. You’ve got this! Taking these steps will help keep you and your system safer from this vulnerability! 🛡️

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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