CVE-2014-2817: Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2014
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Other sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer cotains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site.

CISA

Affected Software

36 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Event History

Aug 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2817?

CVE-2014-2817 has a severity rating of Critical, indicating that it allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2817?

To fix CVE-2014-2817, users should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-2817?

CVE-2014-2817 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

4

What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2014-2817?

CVE-2014-2817 enables remote attackers to perform elevation of privilege attacks through crafted web content.

5

Is CVE-2014-2817 exploitable without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2014-2817 can be exploited without user interaction by redirecting users to a malicious web page.

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