CVE-2014-1766

Name: CVE-2014-1766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-27T10:55:03.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 33.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014. NOTE: the original disclosure referred to triggering a kernel bug with the Internet Explorer exploit payload, but this ID is not for a kernel vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 33.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by Sebastian Apelt and Andreas Schmidt during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014. NOTE: the original disclosure referred to triggering a kernel bug with the Internet Explorer exploit payload, but this ID is not for a kernel vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

33.06%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/444216845734666240Third Party Advisory
http://www.pwn2own.com/2014/03/pwn2own-results-thursday-day-two/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67518Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-035Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/444216845734666240Third Party Advisory
http://www.pwn2own.com/2014/03/pwn2own-results-thursday-day-two/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67518Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-035Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1766?

How severe is CVE-2014-1766?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1766?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST