Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 does not prevent use of wildcard EV SSL certificates, which might allow remote attackers to spoof a trust level by leveraging improper issuance of a wildcard certificate by a recognized Certification Authority, aka "Extended Validation (EV) Certificate Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030532
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030532
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2783?
CVE-2014-2783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 does not prevent use of wildcard EV SSL certificates, which might allow remote attackers to spoof a trust level by leveraging improper issuance of a wildcard c...
How severe is CVE-2014-2783?
CVE-2014-2783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.