CVE-2015-2425KEV · OVERDUE

Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

High · published July 14, 2015

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.8th percentile for exploit probability.

1590
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
45%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted website can trigger memory corruption in Internet Explorer 11, allowing attackers to run any code they want! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a hacker could slip a dangerous ingredient into the chef's recipe book, leading to a meal that could poison the whole dining room instead of just ruining one plate. If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, potentially stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or causing a complete denial of service. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for individuals and organizations alike!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a hacker could slip a dangerous ingredient into the chef's recipe book, leading to a meal that could poison the whole dining room instead of just ruining one plate. This vulnerability arises from how Internet Explorer 11 handles objects in memory, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted website.

What to do

If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, potentially stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or causing a complete denial of service. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for individuals and organizations alike! Immediately upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or consider using a different browser altogether. Additionally, ensure that your systems have robust security measures and policies in place to mitigate potential attacks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and prioritize your browser security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.44727 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2015-07-14T21:00Z
KEV added
2022-05-25 · due 2022-06-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jun 15
    kev
  • 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…
    cvelistv5