CVE-2015-1766

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

⚠️ A crafty crafted website can lead to remote code execution in Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11! This vulnerability could let attackers take control of your system! Think of it like a waiter delivering a dish that's been tampered with. You think you're getting a delicious meal, but instead, you're served something harmful that disrupts your whole dining experience – that's a corrupted memory in your browser! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to take control of your system or cause a denial of service! This could lead to loss of data, privacy breaches, and a frustrating experience for users.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter delivering a dish that's been tampered with. You think you're getting a delicious meal, but instead, you're served something harmful that disrupts your whole dining experience – that's a corrupted memory in your browser! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows attackers to run malicious code by exploiting flaws in the browser when processing certain web content.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing them to take control of your system or cause a denial of service! This could lead to loss of data, privacy breaches, and a frustrating experience for users. Ensure your organization updates to a more secure browser version, as Microsoft no longer supports versions 6 through 11. Additionally, consider implementing security measures like a web application firewall to help defend against malicious sites. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems protected! 🛡️

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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