CVE-2014-4082: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 10, 2014
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 10 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."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Event History

Sep 10, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are exposed to this vulnerability?

Systems running Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 10 are affected. The issue is remotely reachable over the network and does not require attacker authentication.

2

What does an attacker need to do to exploit it?

An attacker needs to induce a user to visit a crafted web site. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service through memory corruption.

3

What can be done if patching cannot be completed immediately?

The provided data identifies the affected browser versions but does not specify configuration-based mitigations or workarounds. Until the applicable Microsoft security update is deployed, avoiding use of the affected Internet Explorer versions reduces exposure to crafted websites.

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