CVE-2014-1781: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 11, 2014
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2014-1792, CVE-2014-1804, and CVE-2014-2770.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Event History
Jun 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which systems are exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 are affected. The issue can be reached remotely through a crafted website.
2
Does exploitation require an attacker to authenticate or have local access?
No. The reported vector is network-based, and the CVSS vector indicates no authentication is required.
3
What could a successful attacker do?
A successful attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
4
Is this the same issue as CVE-2014-1792, CVE-2014-1804, or CVE-2014-2770?
No. This is identified as a different vulnerability from CVE-2014-1792, CVE-2014-1804, and CVE-2014-2770.