CVE-2014-4108

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
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted website can cause major chaos in Internet Explorer 6 through 11, leading to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service! Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that serves a special dish but doesn't check the ingredients — a chef could easily slip in something toxic without anyone noticing. If diners aren’t careful, it could lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker could take control of the affected system, executing malicious code that could steal data or damage files. This could lead to a complete denial of service, bringing operations to a halt. The potential fallout from this bug could be absolutely devastating for users still operating with these versions!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that serves a special dish but doesn't check the ingredients — a chef could easily slip in something toxic without anyone noticing. If diners aren’t careful, it could lead to a disastrous meal! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues in Internet Explorer by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted malicious website. Once vulnerable, the browser can be coerced into executing arbitrary code sent by the attacker.

What to do

An attacker could take control of the affected system, executing malicious code that could steal data or damage files. This could lead to a complete denial of service, bringing operations to a halt. The potential fallout from this bug could be absolutely devastating for users still operating with these versions! To protect yourself, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or migrate to a more secure browser entirely. If you must use an older version, ensure that no sensitive operations are conducted and consider employing additional security measures such as firewalls or web filtering services. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be on your way to a more secure browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15145 · 96.7th 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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