Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Internet Explorer memory corruption issue affecting versions 7 through 10. A crafted website could let a remote attacker run code or crash the browser. The main business concern is legacy systems still using unsupported IE for internal apps or kiosks. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows environments that still permit Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, or 10 browsing. Modern environments without those browsers should have little direct exposure, but inventories should check kiosks, jump boxes, and old line-of-business systems. Treat as high priority only if legacy Internet Explorer remains in use. The vulnerability enables serious browser compromise, but business urgency depends on whether IE 7-10 systems still exist and can browse attacker-controlled content. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS14-051 guidance for the applicable security update.; Remove or disable Internet Explorer 7 through 10 where business use is no longer required.; Restrict legacy IE systems from general web browsing..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ms-ie-cve20144056-code-exec(94988)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- MS14-051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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