CVE-2014-4124: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Oct 15, 2014
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4123.
Affected Software
6 affected components
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
Event History
Oct 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4124?
CVE-2014-4124 is classified with a critical severity level due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4124?
To fix CVE-2014-4124, update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2014-4124?
CVE-2014-4124 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4124 facilitate?
CVE-2014-4124 facilitates elevation of privilege attacks through malicious web pages.
5
Can CVE-2014-4124 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4124 can be exploited remotely by attackers via crafted web sites.