CVE-2014-6373
CVE-2014-6373 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-6373?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2014-6373?
- CVE-2014-6373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-6373 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-6373?
- CVE-2014-6373 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-6373?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-6373 published?
- CVE-2014-6373 was published on 2014-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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