CVE-2014-2790: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 8, 2014
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 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-2014-2787, CVE-2014-2802, and CVE-2014-2806.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
Jul 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
A remote attacker can exploit the vulnerability by getting a user to visit a crafted website. No authentication is required.
2
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption. The listed impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Which browser version is identified as affected?
The provided data identifies Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 as affected.