CVE-2015-0066

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
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty crafted website can lead to unexpected chaos in Internet Explorer 11! 💻 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a secret ingredient in their dishes without warning — one bite could leave you feeling sick or worse. In this case, that 'ingredient' is malicious code that can compromise your machine! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, gaining control over your system, or cause it to crash. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate system settings, or even bring your entire browsing experience to a standstill. Imagine losing everything just because you visited a seemingly innocent website!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a secret ingredient in their dishes without warning — one bite could leave you feeling sick or worse. In this case, that 'ingredient' is malicious code that can compromise your machine! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit Internet Explorer 11 by manipulating memory, leading to code execution or denial of service. Memory corruption occurs when the browser mishandles data, allowing harmful instructions to be run.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, gaining control over your system, or cause it to crash. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate system settings, or even bring your entire browsing experience to a standstill. Imagine losing everything just because you visited a seemingly innocent website! Ensure you're using a more secure browser version or apply all recent patches for Internet Explorer. It's also wise to educate users about safe browsing practices to avoid harmful websites. Regularly updating your operating system can help mitigate such vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

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 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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