CVE-2014-2807: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 8, 2014
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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-2014-2800 and CVE-2014-2809.

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

Jul 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this vulnerability?

Systems running Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 are affected. An attacker can target users remotely by getting them to visit a crafted website.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

The vulnerability is reachable over the network and requires no authentication. Exploitation requires a crafted website and may result in arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption.

3

How severe is the potential impact?

Successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reported severity is critical, with a CVSS vector of AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

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