#VU5888 Security bypass in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2014-4140

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5888

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4140

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer

Software vendor:
Microsoft

The vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to failure to use Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and bypass ASLR security mechanism.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-056.aspx