CVE-2014-4055: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-4055: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial o...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 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-2014-2796, CVE-2014-2808, CVE-2014-2825, CVE-2014-4050, and CVE-2014-4067.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-4055 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 memory corruption issue. A crafted website could let a remote attacker run code or crash the browser. Business urgency is highest where legacy IE 10 or 11 remains available for browsing or embedded web workflows. Exposure is likely limited to environments where Internet Explorer 10 or 11 is still installed, usable, or invoked by legacy applications. Internet-facing users who can browse arbitrary websites would present the clearest risk path. Treat as high priority only for organizations with remaining IE 10 or 11 exposure. If those browsers are absent or blocked, business risk is materially reduced. Validate rather than assume, because legacy dependencies often persist unnoticed. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS14-051 guidance for the applicable Internet Explorer security update.; Identify and remove remaining Internet Explorer 10 or 11 browsing dependencies where possible.; Restrict legacy browser use to trusted internal sites only if removal is not immediately possible..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 12, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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ms-ie-cve20144055-code-exec(94987)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
MS14-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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