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CVE-2014-6368

4.3 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Published Dec 11, 2014microsoftCWE-20EPSS 12.21%

Overview

CVE-2014-6368 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6368?

CVE-2014-6368 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6368?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6368?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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