CVE-2014-2817
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Aug 12, 2014
Updated: Dec 19, 2024
Summary
CVE-2014-2817 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11. Maliciously crafted websites can exploit this issue, allowing attackers to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or make unintended modifications. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who browse untrusted websites, especially those with outdated browser versions. It is strongly recommended that users update their browsers to the latest version or apply available patches to mitigate this threat.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft