CVE-2015-0052

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 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

⚠️ A single crafted webpage could lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 10 and 11, allowing attackers to execute their own code — that's like a sneaky chef who slips a mysterious ingredient into your meal when you're not looking! 🍽️ Think of your browser as a restaurant kitchen. If a rogue chef can sneak an ingredient into the soup while no one's watching, they could serve up anything they want, including something harmful! That's exactly what this vulnerability allows via a crafty website. An attacker could potentially take control of your system by executing arbitrary code, leading to a full takeover of your device or even crashing your browser altogether. With the right steps, they could wreak havoc without you ever knowing it was happening!

Put simply

Think of your browser as a restaurant kitchen. If a rogue chef can sneak an ingredient into the soup while no one's watching, they could serve up anything they want, including something harmful! That's exactly what this vulnerability allows via a crafty website. This vulnerability in Internet Explorer arises from a memory corruption issue that can be exploited by visiting a specially crafted website, allowing attackers to potentially run any code they choose.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of your system by executing arbitrary code, leading to a full takeover of your device or even crashing your browser altogether. With the right steps, they could wreak havoc without you ever knowing it was happening! To protect yourself, ensure you are using a supported web browser, as Microsoft has ended support for Internet Explorer. Consider switching to more secure options and stay updated with security patches for other software. Avoid visiting untrusted websites to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay vigilant, and you'll keep those sneaky attacks 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 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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