CVE-2014-6363
First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )
vbscript.dll in Microsoft VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, as used with Internet Explorer 6 through 11 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.6 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-080
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-084
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40721/
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1075
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6363?
CVE-2014-6363 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6363?
To mitigate CVE-2014-6363, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6363?
CVE-2014-6363 affects Microsoft VBScript versions 5.6 to 5.8 and Internet Explorer versions 6 to 11.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-6363?
The impact of CVE-2014-6363 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption.
How can CVE-2014-6363 be exploited?
CVE-2014-6363 can be exploited through malicious web pages that target vulnerable versions of VBScript and Internet Explorer.
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- version/microsoft vbscript/5.6
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- canonical/internet explorer
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- version/internet explorer/11