VDB-67492 · CVE-2014-4090 · MS14-052

Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 11 memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 11 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 03/22/2001. The weakness was disclosed 09/09/2014 with Garage4Hackers as MS14-052 as confirmed bulletin (Technet) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4090 since 04/10/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4919 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77572 (MS14-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2977629)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100210 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update (MS14-052)).

Applying the patch MS14-052 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 16513.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95520), Tenable (77572), SecurityFocus (BID 69597†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030818†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46083†).

Productinfo

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Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

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License

commercial

Support

end of life

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 77572
Nessus Name: MS14-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2977629)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS14-052
Organization: Garage4Hackers
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-4090 (🔍)
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X-Force: 95520 - Microsoft Internet Explorer code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 69597 - Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2014-4090 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1030818 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Mulitple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information
Vulnerability Center: 46083 - [MS14-052] Microsoft Internet Explorer 6-11 Remote Code Execution due to Memory Corruption - CVE-2014-4090, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2014 11:11 AM
Updated: 02/15/2022 03:06 PM
Changes: 09/10/2014 11:11 AM (80), 04/07/2017 12:11 PM (7), 02/15/2022 03:04 PM (2), 02/15/2022 03:06 PM (1)
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