CVE-2014-4123: Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014
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Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in October 2014, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4124.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
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 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=r2

Event History

Oct 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
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-2014-4123?

CVE-2014-4123 has a severity rating of important as it allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges through a crafted website.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4123?

To fix CVE-2014-4123, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-4123?

CVE-2014-4123 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-4123?

CVE-2014-4123 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine, leading to privilege escalation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4123?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-4123, users can consider using an alternative browser until the issue is resolved.

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