CVE-2015-0056

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 March 11, 2015

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

⚠️ A crafty crafted website is all it takes to exploit this Internet Explorer vulnerability! Attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser with a sneaky memory corruption trick. 📉 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish with a surprise ingredient—if the chef doesn’t check the recipe, diners could end up with something totally unexpected and maybe even dangerous! An attacker could potentially take control of your system or cause Internet Explorer to crash, leaving you staring at a blank screen instead of that important web page. It’s like ordering a meal only to find it burnt to a crisp!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish with a surprise ingredient—if the chef doesn’t check the recipe, diners could end up with something totally unexpected and maybe even dangerous! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service due to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11 when visiting a malicious website. It’s important to note that this is distinct from other vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-1623 and CVE-2015-1626.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of your system or cause Internet Explorer to crash, leaving you staring at a blank screen instead of that important web page. It’s like ordering a meal only to find it burnt to a crisp! To protect yourself, consider using a different browser or ensure that you are using the latest available patch for Internet Explorer. Regularly updating your software helps secure your environment against known vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay alert and keep your software updated for a safer browsing experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-03-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 10:00Z
    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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