CVE-2015-0020

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…

published February 11, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Attention Internet Explorer users! A crafty website could lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on versions 6 through 11. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking its ingredients — it risks serving something harmful to its guests. If an attacker crafts a website that exploits this flaw, the browser could run malicious code like a chef unknowingly using spoiled ingredients. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could take control of your system, stealing sensitive information or causing a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, your entire browsing experience could become a chaotic mess!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking its ingredients — it risks serving something harmful to its guests. If an attacker crafts a website that exploits this flaw, the browser could run malicious code like a chef unknowingly using spoiled ingredients. This vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption via a specially crafted website. This means that if the browser fails to handle certain inputs correctly, it could lead to unforeseen actions by the attacker.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could take control of your system, stealing sensitive information or causing a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, your entire browsing experience could become a chaotic mess! To protect yourself, immediately update Internet Explorer to the latest available version. Consider switching to a more secure browser if you’re using IE for daily tasks, and regularly review your security settings to enhance protection against such exploits. You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-02-11T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 FEB 02:00Z
    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…
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