Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Internet Explorer memory corruption issue. If a user visits a maliciously crafted website with Internet Explorer 8 through 11, an attacker may run code or crash the browser. The source bundle does not show current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on endpoints that still use Internet Explorer 8 through 11 to browse untrusted sites. The bundle does not provide operating-system, CPE, or configuration detail. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure issue, especially where Internet Explorer remains usable. Business urgency depends on whether IE 8-11 is still present and exposed to web content. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS14-051 guidance for the applicable security update.; Remove or restrict Internet Explorer 8-11 where business use is not required.; Limit access to untrusted websites from legacy browser environments..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ms-ie-cve20144051-code-exec(94985)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- MS14-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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