CVE-2014-8967

Name: CVE-2014-8967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-15T18:59:19.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8967 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document in conjunction with a Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence specifying the run-in value for the display property, leading to improper CElement reference counting.. EPSS estimates a 12.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document in conjunction with a Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence specifying the run-in value for the display property, leading to improper CElement reference counting.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.40%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8967?

How severe is CVE-2014-8967?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8967 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8967?

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Source: NVD / NIST