CVE-2015-2391

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website could turn your browsing experience into a digital rollercoaster! The Internet Explorer 9 memory corruption vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat. 🔍 Think of Internet Explorer 9 like a restaurant with an open kitchen. If a suspicious server just slips a dangerous dish onto your table, and the chef never checks what's being served, it could lead to some serious stomach issues—or in this case, a system crash! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run their own code on your machine or cause the browser to crash entirely. This could potentially lead to information theft or disruptions to your online activities, making your browsing less secure and reliable.

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer 9 like a restaurant with an open kitchen. If a suspicious server just slips a dangerous dish onto your table, and the chef never checks what's being served, it could lead to some serious stomach issues—or in this case, a system crash! This vulnerability arises from a memory corruption issue in Internet Explorer 9, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted web page. If exploited, it can compromise the integrity of the user's system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run their own code on your machine or cause the browser to crash entirely. This could potentially lead to information theft or disruptions to your online activities, making your browsing less secure and reliable. To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser while avoiding Internet Explorer 9 for sensitive tasks. Additionally, keep your operating system up to date with the latest security patches from Microsoft. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your browsing safe! 🛡️

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 9 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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