CVE-2014-0275: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 12, 2014
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0285 and CVE-2014-0286.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Feb 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this vulnerability?

Any user running Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 is exposed if they visit an attacker-controlled or crafted website. The issue can be exploited remotely and does not require authentication.

2

What does an attacker need to do to exploit it?

An attacker needs to persuade or cause a victim to load a crafted website. Successful exploitation can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

3

What should be done if affected systems are identified?

The supplied information does not identify a workaround, mitigation, or fixed version. Prioritize applying the relevant Microsoft security update for the Internet Explorer version in use.

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