CVE-2014-4106: Buffer Overflow
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-2014-2799, CVE-2014-4059, CVE-2014-4065, CVE-2014-4079, CVE-2014-4081, CVE-2014-4083, CVE-2014-4085, CVE-2014-4088, CVE-2014-4090, CVE-2014-4094, CVE-2014-4097, CVE-2014-4100, CVE-2014-4103, CVE-2014-4104, CVE-2014-4105, CVE-2014-4107, CVE-2014-4108, CVE-2014-4109, CVE-2014-4110, and CVE-2014-4111.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 are affected. The issue is remotely reachable through a crafted website, so users who browse to attacker-controlled or malicious web content are exposed.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker does not need authentication or prior access. Exploitation requires persuading or causing a target to process a crafted website; successful exploitation can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.