CVE-2014-8966
HighSummary
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of its operation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or use alternative browsers to minimize risk.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8
See all- CVE-2015-0053High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2015-0045High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2014-4134High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2014-4086High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2014-2773High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2768.
- CVE-2014-2768High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2014-0303High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2014-0302High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 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."