HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2014-1764

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...

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

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.