CVE-2015-0040

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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
30%
Percentile
98.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly crafted website could lead to an absolute chaos in Internet Explorer 11! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or even crash the browser. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where a sneaky chef manages to slip a forbidden ingredient into the dish, causing a disastrous food poisoning incident — the diners (your system) aren’t prepared for the chaos that follows! If exploited, an attacker could gain control of your system, execute malicious code, or even cause a denial of service, leaving your browser as glitchy as a broken Ferris wheel. This could lead to data loss, unauthorized access, or a complete system crash. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where a sneaky chef manages to slip a forbidden ingredient into the dish, causing a disastrous food poisoning incident — the diners (your system) aren’t prepared for the chaos that follows! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption issues in Internet Explorer 11, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate how the browser handles memory, leading to execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain control of your system, execute malicious code, or even cause a denial of service, leaving your browser as glitchy as a broken Ferris wheel. This could lead to data loss, unauthorized access, or a complete system crash. Yikes! While there are no public exploits reported, it's wise to stay vigilant: consider moving away from Internet Explorer 11, update your security settings, and educate users about safe browsing practices. Keep an eye on browser updates as well! You've got this! Stay safe and secure the web one patch at a time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.30043 · 98.2th percentile
Published
2015-02-11T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 FEB 02:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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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