CVE-2014-2784: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 12, 2014
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2014-4051.
Affected Software
4 affected components
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 8 through 11 are affected.
2
What does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs to persuade a target to visit a crafted web site. The vulnerability can then be used remotely without authentication.
3
What could exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution or a denial of service caused by memory corruption. The reported impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.