CVE-2014-1789

9.3 · HIGH

Published Jun 11, 2014 microsoft CWE-119 EPSS 28.54% (98th pctl) AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on June 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1790.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67881 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-035 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67881 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-035

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1789?

CVE-2014-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on June 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1789?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1789?

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