CVE-2014-6330

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published December 11, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty crafted website could turn your Internet Explorer into a playground for attackers! 🌐 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a note to the chef asking for some unapproved special ingredients. If the kitchen doesn't check that note carefully, they could end up cooking something dangerous! An attacker could craft a malicious website that, once visited, may execute arbitrary code on your machine or even crash your browser, leading to a frustrating denial of service. Your system could be compromised without you even knowing it, making it absolutely essential to keep your defenses up!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a note to the chef asking for some unapproved special ingredients. If the kitchen doesn't check that note carefully, they could end up cooking something dangerous! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption by exploiting flaws in how the browser processes certain web content.

What to do

An attacker could craft a malicious website that, once visited, may execute arbitrary code on your machine or even crash your browser, leading to a frustrating denial of service. Your system could be compromised without you even knowing it, making it absolutely essential to keep your defenses up! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser or upgrading from Internet Explorer 9 to a newer version that doesn't have this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure your operating system is up-to-date with the latest security patches. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to tackle this vulnerability head-on! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.23474 · 97.8th percentile
Published
2014-12-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 00:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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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