CVE-2014-1762

Name: CVE-2014-1762
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-27T10:55:03.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 70.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1762 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with medium-integrity privileges and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by ZDI during a Pwn4Fun competition at CanSecWest 2014.. EPSS estimates a 70.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with medium-integrity privileges and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by ZDI during a Pwn4Fun competition at CanSecWest 2014.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

70.52%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1762?

How severe is CVE-2014-1762?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1762 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 70.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1762?

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Source: NVD / NIST