CVE-2015-2406

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 July 14, 2015

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

⚠️ A crafted website is all it takes to exploit this memory corruption flaw in Internet Explorer! Imagine your browser is a trusty old car—now picture it breaking down simply because someone else's shoddy road signs led you astray. 🚧 This vulnerability is like a restaurant that serves a dish with a hidden allergen—the diner may not know they're in danger until it's too late. Here, a malicious website acts as the dish, and unsuspecting users may end up with a painful memory corruption crisis instead of a satisfying meal. An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a total denial of service. In simpler terms, they could hijack your browser's operations or crash it entirely – and we all know how frustrating that can be! ⚡

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant that serves a dish with a hidden allergen—the diner may not know they're in danger until it's too late. Here, a malicious website acts as the dish, and unsuspecting users may end up with a painful memory corruption crisis instead of a satisfying meal. This vulnerability arises when Internet Explorer fails to properly handle objects in memory, allowing attackers to leverage crafted web pages to manipulate the browser's operations. It's a memory corruption vulnerability that could lead to code execution or service interruptions.

What to do

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a total denial of service. In simpler terms, they could hijack your browser's operations or crash it entirely – and we all know how frustrating that can be! ⚡ To secure your environment, consider upgrading your browser to a more recent version or switching to a different web browser altogether, as this flaw primarily affects Internet Explorer 6 through 11. Additionally, ensure that proper security settings are enabled to minimize the risk from crafted sites. 🛡️ You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can safeguard your browsing experience and keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🚀

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 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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