CVE-2014-4123

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Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11 contain an elevation of privilege vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2014-4123, that is distinct from the related issue CVE-2014-4124. The flaw permits remote attackers to obtain higher privileges when a user visits a specially crafted web site, carrying a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by hosting or compromising a malicious web site and luring a victim to visit it; successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to run arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The issue was observed being exploited in the wild during October 2014.

Microsoft addressed the vulnerability in security bulletin MS14-056, with additional details provided in the October 2014 Security Update blog post and vendor advisories such as Secunia 60968.

The vulnerability saw active exploitation shortly after disclosure, underscoring the need for prompt application of the available patches across supported Internet Explorer installations.