CVE-2015-1737

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published June 10, 2015

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

⚠️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a cleverly crafted website, leading to memory corruption in Internet Explorer 10 and 11! 🚨 Think of this vulnerability like a hidden trapdoor in a hotel room that lets someone sneak in without a key — the attackers can execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service without you ever knowing! If someone tricks you into visiting that dangerous site, they could unleash malicious activities on your system — from running unwanted programs to crashing your browser unexpectedly! Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hidden trapdoor in a hotel room that lets someone sneak in without a key — the attackers can execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service without you ever knowing! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting how the browser handles certain web content, effectively slipping through a security oversight.

What to do

If someone tricks you into visiting that dangerous site, they could unleash malicious activities on your system — from running unwanted programs to crashing your browser unexpectedly! Yikes! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser, as Microsoft has not provided an official patch for this issue. Additionally, keep your operating system and all software up to date to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and make informed choices while browsing, and you'll be well on your way to security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15525 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-06-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 01:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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