CVE-2014-1791

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11

Description The issue is related to memory corruption, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. It is caused by improper access to objects in memory, which can be exploited by attackers using a crafted web site. The vulnerability is also described as a use-after-free error when working with a CTreeNode object, enabling remote execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11, update to a version that includes the fix for this memory corruption issue to prevent exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to potentially malicious web sites to minimize the risk of exploitation.