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9.3

Internet Explorer may run harmful code from malicious sites

CVE-2014-2757 · published 12 years ago
Summary

All versions of Internet Explorer from 6 to 11 can be tricked by a specially crafted web page to run code the attacker supplies or to crash the browser. This could let attackers gain control of a computer or disrupt work. Apply Microsoft’s latest security updates for Internet Explorer as soon as possible.

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 6
7
8
9
10
11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 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 6 through 11 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-2014-0282, CVE-2014-1775, CVE-2014-1779, CVE-2014-1799, and CVE-2014-1803.
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
23% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published11 Jun 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-2757 · NVD
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