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9.3

Internet Explorer 8‑10 can be hijacked by malicious website

CVE-2014-0309 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Versions 8, 9 and 10 of Internet Explorer may let a specially crafted web page take control of a computer or crash it. This happens because the browser mishandles certain data, allowing harmful code to run. Install the latest security updates from Microsoft or switch to a newer, supported browser to stay safe.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft internet_explorer 8
9
10
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 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 Cor...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 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."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
20% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 Mar 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-0309 · NVD
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