CVE-2015-0028

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…

published February 11, 2015

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

⚠️ A crafty web page can send Internet Explorer 9 users on a rollercoaster ride of chaos! 🎢 Think of Internet Explorer 9 as a restaurant where the chef can serve up dangerous dishes. All it takes is a sneaky patron to craft a menu that makes you ill – and you wouldn’t even know it until it’s too late! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to take control of your machine or trigger a denial of service, leading to unpredictable crashes. That’s a recipe for disaster, especially if sensitive data is at stake!

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer 9 as a restaurant where the chef can serve up dangerous dishes. All it takes is a sneaky patron to craft a menu that makes you ill – and you wouldn’t even know it until it’s too late! This vulnerability is a memory corruption issue, which allows remote attackers to inject malicious code through specially crafted websites, causing unpredictable behavior in the browser.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to take control of your machine or trigger a denial of service, leading to unpredictable crashes. That’s a recipe for disaster, especially if sensitive data is at stake! To protect yourself, consider using a more recent browser version if possible, and ensure that your security settings are appropriately configured. Keeping your operating system updated and using antivirus software can also help mitigate risks. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you’ll stay ahead of potential threats! 🛡️

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 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka…
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