CVE-2015-1744

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

⚠️ Internet Explorer’s memory corruption issue has been lurking in versions 6 through 11, potentially letting attackers execute arbitrary code with just a single click! Think of this vulnerability like a fire alarm that sometimes forgets to go off when smoke fills the room—an attacker could sneak in and wreak havoc while the system remains blissfully unaware. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take over your system entirely or crash it, leading to a chaotic denial of service. It's like giving someone a key to your house and them deciding to rearrange all your furniture!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a fire alarm that sometimes forgets to go off when smoke fills the room—an attacker could sneak in and wreak havoc while the system remains blissfully unaware. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted websites, due to memory corruption in Internet Explorer.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take over your system entirely or crash it, leading to a chaotic denial of service. It's like giving someone a key to your house and them deciding to rearrange all your furniture! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser, or at least ensure that your version of Internet Explorer is completely up to date. Regularly check for updates and monitor best practices for secure browsing! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your digital space safe! 🛡️

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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