CVE-2015-2490

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web…

published September 9, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An attacker could exploit this memory corruption bug in Internet Explorer 7 through 11, taking control of your system with just a cleverly crafted website! 🔥 Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant—if the chef serves a dish with a hidden ingredient (the malicious site) that overwhelms the kitchen staff (your system), chaos can ensue, leading to unexpected results or complete shutdown! This could lead to arbitrary code execution, meaning attackers could install malicious software, steal sensitive information, or even cause a denial of service, bringing your browsing experience to a crashing halt! It's like a surprise guest taking over the kitchen and ruining the entire evening for everyone.

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer as a restaurant—if the chef serves a dish with a hidden ingredient (the malicious site) that overwhelms the kitchen staff (your system), chaos can ensue, leading to unexpected results or complete shutdown! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption in Internet Explorer by tricking users into visiting a malicious site, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code or a system crash.

What to do

This could lead to arbitrary code execution, meaning attackers could install malicious software, steal sensitive information, or even cause a denial of service, bringing your browsing experience to a crashing halt! It's like a surprise guest taking over the kitchen and ruining the entire evening for everyone. To protect yourself, consider upgrading to a more secure browser or switching to a more recent version of Internet Explorer if possible. Regularly update your system to receive security patches, and be cautious about the sites you visit—your browsing safety is paramount! You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your systems, and keep surfing safely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15631 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2015-09-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 00:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 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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