Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-4052 is an Internet Explorer 9 and 10 memory corruption issue. A user visiting a maliciously crafted website could allow remote code execution or crash the browser. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy IE 9/10 systems remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy workstations, kiosks, VDI images, or embedded business systems still using Internet Explorer 9 or 10. Environments without those browsers or with the relevant Microsoft cumulative updates installed are less likely exposed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if affected browsers still exist. Prioritize discovery and remediation for internet-facing user workflows, kiosks, and unmanaged old systems. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS14-051 or a superseding cumulative Internet Explorer security update.; Retire or disable Internet Explorer 9 and 10 wherever business processes allow.; Restrict legacy browsers from accessing untrusted internet content..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ms-ie-cve20144052-code-exec(94986)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- MS14-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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