CVE-2014-0278: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-0278: Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of servic...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0277 and CVE-2014-0279.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Internet Explorer 8 memory corruption flaw. A malicious website could make the browser run attacker-controlled code or crash. Business risk is concentrated in organizations that still operate IE8 or Windows images requiring it for legacy applications. Likely exposure is limited to endpoints or virtual desktops still running Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, especially where users can browse untrusted websites or open links from email. Treat as high priority only if IE8 remains in use. For modern environments with no IE8 dependency, urgency is mainly assurance: prove legacy browser exposure is gone. Mitigation focus: Review and apply Microsoft MS14-010 guidance for affected systems.; Retire Internet Explorer 8 where business applications permit.; Restrict IE8 systems from browsing untrusted internet sites..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 12, 2014, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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MS14-010CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
ms-ie-cve20140278-code-exec(90768)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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