CVE-2015-2384

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 July 14, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has a memory corruption vulnerability that could let remote attackers take control, like a sneaky magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat! 🎩 Think of it as a restaurant with a secret menu. If someone figures out how to order from that menu, they could request all sorts of dangerous dishes that the chef never intended to serve. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising your system or causing it to crash — a truly chaotic dinner party! While there’s no known exploitation, the vulnerabilities in your browser could lead to unexpected consequences if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant with a secret menu. If someone figures out how to order from that menu, they could request all sorts of dangerous dishes that the chef never intended to serve. This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows for memory corruption, enabling attackers to run their own code on affected systems through specially crafted websites.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising your system or causing it to crash — a truly chaotic dinner party! While there’s no known exploitation, the vulnerabilities in your browser could lead to unexpected consequences if left unaddressed. To protect yourself, consider upgrading to a more secure browser since IE 11 is outdated. If you must use it, ensure you have the latest security patches installed and avoid visiting untrusted sites. 🔒 You've got this! Take these steps to keep your digital world safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13021 · 96.3th percentile
Published
2015-07-14T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUL 21:00Z
    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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