CVE-2015-1718

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 May 13, 2015

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

⚡ A seemingly innocent website could turn into a digital booby trap! Internet Explorer 11 has a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that doesn’t check for allergens—someone could sneak in a dish that causes a severe reaction. In this case, a malicious website serves up harmful code that your browser unwittingly consumes! If exploited, an attacker could cause your system to go haywire, leading to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service. This could potentially compromise your system's integrity and availability, causing unwanted chaos in your digital world!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that doesn’t check for allergens—someone could sneak in a dish that causes a severe reaction. In this case, a malicious website serves up harmful code that your browser unwittingly consumes! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows attackers to manipulate memory corruption through crafted web content, enabling the execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could cause your system to go haywire, leading to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service. This could potentially compromise your system's integrity and availability, causing unwanted chaos in your digital world! While there’s no known active exploitation, it's still wise to ensure users are updated to the latest stable version of Internet Explorer. Encourage users to avoid untrusted sites and consider transitioning to a more secure browser. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you’ll keep those digital booby traps at bay! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-05-13T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 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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