What is the severity of CVE-2014-1766?

CVE-2014-1766 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1766?

To mitigate CVE-2014-1766, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest available version provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-1766?

CVE-2014-1766 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1766 facilitate?

CVE-2014-1766 can facilitate arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.

Who discovered CVE-2014-1766?

CVE-2014-1766 was demonstrated by security researchers Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during the Pwn2Own competition in 2014.

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CVE-2014-1766

critical

9.3

CWE

119

27/4/2014

12/4/2025

CVE-2014-1766: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Apr 27 2014(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014. NOTE: the original disclosure referred to triggering a kernel bug with the Internet Explorer exploit payload, but this ID is not for a kernel vulnerability.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11
	=9
	=10
	=11

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-035

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1766?
To mitigate CVE-2014-1766, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest available version provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1766 facilitate?
CVE-2014-1766 can facilitate arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
Who discovered CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 was demonstrated by security researchers Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during the Pwn2Own competition in 2014.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1766?
To mitigate CVE-2014-1766, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest available version provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1766 facilitate?
CVE-2014-1766 can facilitate arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
Who discovered CVE-2014-1766?
CVE-2014-1766 was demonstrated by security researchers Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during the Pwn2Own competition in 2014.