CVE-2015-1634

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published March 11, 2015

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

⚠️ Watch out! A crafty code execution hole exists in Internet Explorer that could let attackers run amok on your system just by visiting a malicious website! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like an unsecured hotel room where anyone can walk in if you leave the door wide open — all it takes is one visit to the wrong website to let threats in! If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized code execution or even cause your browser to crash. Imagine your computer running wild, executing commands you never intended, all because of a single sketchy site you stumbled upon!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an unsecured hotel room where anyone can walk in if you leave the door wide open — all it takes is one visit to the wrong website to let threats in! This vulnerability stems from how Internet Explorer handles certain memory functions, allowing attackers to craft a malicious website that could manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized code execution or even cause your browser to crash. Imagine your computer running wild, executing commands you never intended, all because of a single sketchy site you stumbled upon! To protect yourself, consider using a more secure browser and ensure you're running the latest updates for your system. Internet Explorer is considered outdated, so switching to a modern alternative is wise! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, 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
2015-03-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 10:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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