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CVE-2014-2826: Internet Explorer 6‑11 can be tricked into running code or crashing

CVE-2014-2826 · published 12 years ago

Summary

A specially crafted web page can cause Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11 to execute unwanted code or stop working. This could let attackers take control of a user's computer or cause a denial of service. Use a supported browser or apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to protect your systems.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected 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 Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2774, CVE-2014-2820, CVE-2014-2827, and CVE-2014-4063.

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

17% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-119Buffer Overflow

Timeline

Published12 Aug 2014

Updated24 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2014-2826 · NVD

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