CVE-2015-2443

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published August 14, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
24%
Percentile
97.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted website is all it takes to exploit this vulnerability. Internet Explorer 10 and 11 have a sneaky memory corruption flaw that lets attackers execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with a hidden trapdoor in the menu. If a hacker orders just the right dish, they could drop into the kitchen and get full access to everything behind the scenes! This vulnerability could let an attacker execute any code they want on a user's machine, potentially leading to data theft or even total system compromise. Or, if all goes south, it could simply crash the browser, resulting in a denial of service. Not exactly the type of dinner theater you want!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with a hidden trapdoor in the menu. If a hacker orders just the right dish, they could drop into the kitchen and get full access to everything behind the scenes! The memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute any arbitrary code through a crafted web page, compromising user security.

What to do

This vulnerability could let an attacker execute any code they want on a user's machine, potentially leading to data theft or even total system compromise. Or, if all goes south, it could simply crash the browser, resulting in a denial of service. Not exactly the type of dinner theater you want! To protect yourself, consider switching to a more secure browser while Microsoft addresses this issue. Encourage updates to the latest version of Internet Explorer and educate users on the risks of visiting untrusted sites. Regularly audit browser security settings to enhance protection against such threats. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.23758 · 97.8th percentile
Published
2015-08-14T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 10:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…
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