CVE-2014-6366

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site…

published December 11, 2014

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

⚠️ A crafty crafted web page is all it takes to trigger this vulnerability! Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 are vulnerable to remote code execution and memory corruption. 🔥 Think of your web browser as a restaurant where the chef can only make food from the ingredients they’re handed. If a malicious diner slips in a bad ingredient, it could ruin the entire meal, causing chaos in the kitchen! If attackers manage to exploit this vulnerability, they could execute their own code remotely, leading to potentially disastrous consequences like stealing sensitive information or even crashing your system. It's a bit like a surprise chef takeover at a restaurant — not quite the dinner you ordered!

Put simply

Think of your web browser as a restaurant where the chef can only make food from the ingredients they’re handed. If a malicious diner slips in a bad ingredient, it could ruin the entire meal, causing chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows attackers to exploit memory corruption issues via specially crafted web pages, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

What to do

If attackers manage to exploit this vulnerability, they could execute their own code remotely, leading to potentially disastrous consequences like stealing sensitive information or even crashing your system. It's a bit like a surprise chef takeover at a restaurant — not quite the dinner you ordered! To protect your system, consider upgrading to a more recent and secure browser version. Additionally, ensure that you implement proper web filtering to block access to suspicious sites. It's time to lock your digital doors! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your browsing experience! 🛡️

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 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site…
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