CVE-2014-0322: Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Fri Feb 14 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving crafted JavaScript code, CMarkup, and the onpropertychange attribute of a script element, as exploited in the wild in January and February 2014.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server |
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Reference Links
- http://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2014/02/13/msie-0-day-exploit-cve-2014-0322-possibly-targeting-french-aerospace-organization.aspx
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2934088
- http://twitter.com/nanoc0re/statuses/434251658344673281
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32851
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32904
- http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2014/02/new-ie-zero-day-found-in-watering-hole-attack-2.html
- http://www.fireeye.com/blog/uncategorized/2014/02/operation-snowman-deputydog-actor-compromises-us-veterans-of-foreign-wars-website.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/732479
- http://www.osvdb.org/103354
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-012
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/pyxjgycmudirbqe/CVE-2014-0322.zip
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0322
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0322?
CVE-2014-0322 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0322?
To fix CVE-2014-0322, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 9 and 10.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-0322?
CVE-2014-0322 affects Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10.
What types of attacks may exploit CVE-2014-0322?
CVE-2014-0322 can be exploited through crafted JavaScript code that triggers the use-after-free vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0322 if I cannot update?
While there are no official workarounds, users are advised to limit the use of Internet Explorer 9 and 10 or switch to a different browser temporarily.
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