CVE-2015-1750

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 June 10, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty website might just be your worst enemy with this Internet Explorer memory corruption vulnerability! Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant with a new dish that nobody bothered to taste-test. If a chef gets a recipe wrong, the entire meal can go awry — the same goes for this flaw, where a malicious site can serve up chaos instead of code! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to hijack your system or cause denial of service, resulting in unexpected crashes. It’s like letting a food critic loose in the kitchen, and they don’t bring compliments!

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant with a new dish that nobody bothered to taste-test. If a chef gets a recipe wrong, the entire meal can go awry — the same goes for this flaw, where a malicious site can serve up chaos instead of code! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through crafted web content, creating a security nightmare for unsuspecting users.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to hijack your system or cause denial of service, resulting in unexpected crashes. It’s like letting a food critic loose in the kitchen, and they don’t bring compliments! While no patch is specified for this vulnerability, keeping your Internet Explorer up to date and considering alternate browsers can help mitigate risk. Always ensure your system's security settings are tightened to limit exposure. You've got this! Stay vigilant and make sure your defenses are strong! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22485 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2015-06-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 01:00Z
    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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