CVE-2014-0307
CriticalPublic exploitUse-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a certain sequence of manipulations of a TextRange element, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption…
Published Mar 12, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0307 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a certain sequence of manipulations of a TextRange element, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 9 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 12, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- exploitMSF ms14_012_textrange.rb
- exploitExploitDB-32438
- exploit32438
- otherMS14-012
FAQ
Common Questions.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a certain sequence of manipulations of a TextRange element, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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