CVE-2015-1623

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
—
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An expertly crafted webpage could let attackers inject malicious code into your system without breaking a sweat! Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant where a chef unknowingly serves a dish laced with poison. Without proper checks, anyone could slip in and alter the recipe, causing chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to total control over the affected system. Alternatively, it could result in a denial of service, crashing the browser and leaving users unable to access the internet. The potential for damage is significant, making it essential to act!

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant where a chef unknowingly serves a dish laced with poison. Without proper checks, anyone could slip in and alter the recipe, causing chaos in the kitchen! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through maliciously crafted websites, which can lead to unauthorized actions on the user’s device.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to total control over the affected system. Alternatively, it could result in a denial of service, crashing the browser and leaving users unable to access the internet. The potential for damage is significant, making it essential to act! To protect your systems, consider switching to a more secure browser immediately. Additionally, ensure Internet Explorer is updated to the latest version and implement robust security measures like web filtering to prevent access to known malicious sites. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your browsing experience safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22485 · 97.7th 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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