CVE-2014-2774: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 12, 2014
·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-2014-2820, CVE-2014-2826, CVE-2014-2827, and CVE-2014-4063.
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
Aug 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which Internet Explorer versions are affected?
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 are affected.
2
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
An attacker can attempt exploitation remotely by persuading a user to visit a crafted web site. No authentication is required according to the provided vector.
3
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption. The provided severity vector indicates impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.