CVE-2015-1659

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 April 14, 2015

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

⚠️ A crafted website could lead to some serious trouble with Internet Explorer 11! An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause memory chaos just by luring you to their page. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef serves you a dish made with ingredients that were never approved. Just one bite could make you sick, and you won't even know what hit you! An attacker could take control of your system or crash the application altogether, leaving you in a world of hurt. Imagine losing access to your data or having your computer run amok — not a fun situation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef serves you a dish made with ingredients that were never approved. Just one bite could make you sick, and you won't even know what hit you! This vulnerability stems from how Internet Explorer 11 handles memory, allowing remote attackers to exploit memory corruption through specially crafted web pages, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could take control of your system or crash the application altogether, leaving you in a world of hurt. Imagine losing access to your data or having your computer run amok — not a fun situation! To protect yourself, consider using an alternative browser until Microsoft issues a patch. Regularly update your software and enable strong security features, like pop-up blockers and script blockers, to keep those malicious sites at bay! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your system secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15682 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-04-14T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 20:00Z
    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…
    cvelistv5