CVE-2014-6343

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published November 11, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A specially crafted website can lead to complete chaos in Internet Explorer 9 through 11! 🌐 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where an untrustworthy chef serves a dish that makes diners ill — once you take a bite (or click the link), everything can go wrong! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of a user's system, or they might cause memory corruption to deny access to the browser. This could lead to data loss, system crashes, or worse, all just by visiting a compromised site!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where an untrustworthy chef serves a dish that makes diners ill — once you take a bite (or click the link), everything can go wrong! 🍽️ This vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption through malicious web content, resulting in the potential execution of arbitrary code on the user's machine.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of a user's system, or they might cause memory corruption to deny access to the browser. This could lead to data loss, system crashes, or worse, all just by visiting a compromised site! Ensure that users are aware of this vulnerability and encourage them to update their Internet Explorer to the latest version or switch to a more secure browser. Additionally, consider implementing content filtering to block access to known harmful sites. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 22:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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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