CVE-2014-6348

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 November 11, 2014

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

⚠️ A crafty web page can unleash chaos! Internet Explorer 9 is vulnerable to a memory corruption flaw, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. 😱 Think of this as a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients—one wrong order can lead to a food fight instead of a nice dinner! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by directing users to a malicious website, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or causing a denial of service. This could lead to system crashes or unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients—one wrong order can lead to a food fight instead of a nice dinner! 🍽️ CVE-2014-6348 allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption in Internet Explorer 9 via crafted websites, resulting in arbitrary code execution or service disruption.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by directing users to a malicious website, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or causing a denial of service. This could lead to system crashes or unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could be absolutely devastating! While there are no known exploits reported for this vulnerability, it's wise to ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. Encourage users to switch to safer browsers if possible and avoid outdated software. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15682 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 22:00Z
    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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