Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging "object confusion" in a broker process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/443855973673754624
- http://www.pwn2own.com/2014/03/pwn2own-results-for-wednesday-day-one/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532798/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67295
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/443855973673754624
- http://www.pwn2own.com/2014/03/pwn2own-results-for-wednesday-day-one/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532798/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67295
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1764?
CVE-2014-1764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging "object confusion" in a broker process, as demonstrat...
How severe is CVE-2014-1764?
CVE-2014-1764 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.