CVE-2014-6373

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 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
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker could exploit this memory corruption flaw in Internet Explorer 10 with nothing but a crafted website! Think of this like a restaurant that serves up a dish with a secret ingredient that could make diners really sick — if you just wander in without checking the menu, you might end up in a disaster! 🍽️ An attacker could use this vulnerability to run their own code remotely, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service. This could lead to sensitive data being compromised or your system crashing unexpectedly, which sounds absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that serves up a dish with a secret ingredient that could make diners really sick — if you just wander in without checking the menu, you might end up in a disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper handling of objects in memory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. By tricking a user into visiting a malicious website, the attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could use this vulnerability to run their own code remotely, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service. This could lead to sensitive data being compromised or your system crashing unexpectedly, which sounds absolutely devastating! Ensure users upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to a more secure browser. Implementing strict security measures such as disabling ActiveX controls and using enhanced protected mode can also help mitigate risks. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your systems updated, and you'll be an internet security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13118 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2014-12-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 00:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…
    cvelistv5