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9.3

Internet Explorer 10/11 can run unwanted code from bad site

CVE-2014-4080 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Both Internet Explorer 10 and 11 can be tricked by a specially crafted web page to run malicious programs or crash the browser. This could let attackers take control of the user’s computer or disrupt work. Keep the browser updated with the latest security patches or switch to a more modern browser.

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 10
11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 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 Corrup...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 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-2014-4089, CVE-2014-4091, and CVE-2014-4102.
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
26% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published10 Sep 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-4080 · NVD
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