CVE-2014-2809: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 8, 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-2014-2800 and CVE-2014-2807.
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
Which Internet Explorer versions are affected?
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 are affected.
2
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker can attempt exploitation remotely through a crafted website. No authentication is required.
3
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service caused by memory corruption.