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9.3

Internet Explorer 8 can run code or crash via site

CVE-2014-1781 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer version 8 can be tricked by a specially crafted web page into running the attacker’s code or causing the browser to stop working. This can let an attacker take control of a user’s computer or disrupt their work. Apply Microsoft’s latest security updates and consider using a more modern browser that receives regular patches.

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
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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 Vul...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2014-1792, CVE-2014-1804, and CVE-2014-2770.
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
21% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published11 Jun 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-1781 · NVD
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