| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10/11. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-4080. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10/11 (Web Browser). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The issue has been introduced in 04/12/2011. The weakness was disclosed 09/09/2014 by Bo Qu with Palo Alto Networks as MS14-052 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4080 since 04/10/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (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 1246 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 16693.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95510), Tenable (77572), SecurityFocus (BID 69583†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030818†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46037†). The entries VDB-12410, VDB-67505, VDB-67513 and VDB-67484 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 77572
Nessus Name: MS14-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2977629)
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Patch: MS14-052
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Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: MS14-052
Researcher: Bo Qu
Organization: Palo Alto Networks
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2014-4080 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4080
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67482
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X-Force: 95510 - Microsoft Internet Explorer code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 69583 - Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2014-4080 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1030818 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Mulitple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information
Vulnerability Center: 46037 - [MS14-052] Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 Remote Code Execution due to Memory Corruption - CVE-2014-4080, Critical
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Entry
Created: 09/10/2014 11:11Updated: 02/15/2022 14:18
Changes: 09/10/2014 11:11 (84), 04/07/2017 12:11 (8), 02/15/2022 14:15 (2), 02/15/2022 14:18 (1)
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