CVE-2014-1815Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different…
Published May 14, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-1815 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 13, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 13, 2014
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0310.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 13, 2014 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11, 6, 7, 8, 9 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 13, 2014
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-34458
- otherMS14-029
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in May 2014, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0310.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 6, 7, 8, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 13, 2014.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.
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