CVE-2015-0036

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
96.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Internet Explorer is still harboring a sneaky memory corruption flaw! An attacker can exploit this via a malicious website, leaving your system vulnerable to arbitrary code execution. 🚨 Think of this like a restaurant where the chef ignores critical health codes — one unsanitary ingredient could spoil the entire meal, causing chaos in the kitchen. In this case, that chaos could mean an attacker taking control of your system! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable machine, which is absolutely devastating! This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete denial of service. Your data and privacy could be at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where the chef ignores critical health codes — one unsanitary ingredient could spoil the entire meal, causing chaos in the kitchen. In this case, that chaos could mean an attacker taking control of your system! The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption in Internet Explorer through crafted web content, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. This flaw affects versions 6 through 11 of the browser.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable machine, which is absolutely devastating! This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete denial of service. Your data and privacy could be at serious risk! To protect yourself, upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to a more secure browser. Ensure you keep your software up to date and consider enabling security features like SmartScreen Filter. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're one step closer to securing your internet browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16009 · 96.9th 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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