CVE-2015-1740

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 June 10, 2015

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

🚨 A sneaky memory corruption vulnerability lurks in Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11! This flaw lets remote attackers execute arbitrary code just by visiting a crafted website. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen that blindly trusts any delivery that shows up — if a rogue chef sends in a faulty recipe, it could serve up a disastrous dish instead of a delicious one! If exploited, an attacker could cause chaos by executing malicious code, leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service. This means your system could crash or be compromised without any warning!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen that blindly trusts any delivery that shows up — if a rogue chef sends in a faulty recipe, it could serve up a disastrous dish instead of a delicious one! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate memory in Internet Explorer, resulting in potential remote code execution or a denial of service due to memory corruption.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could cause chaos by executing malicious code, leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service. This means your system could crash or be compromised without any warning! To mitigate this risk, update your Internet Explorer to the latest version available. Consider using a modern, supported browser, as Internet Explorer is no longer actively maintained. Implementing robust firewall rules and anti-malware solutions can further protect your systems. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to safeguard your systems! 🛡️

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 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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