CVE-2015-2501

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 September 9, 2015

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

⚠️ A crafty crafted website could exploit this vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9, letting attackers run arbitrary code with a single click! Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish with a secret ingredient that makes everyone sick — if you don't know what’s in it, you could be in for a nasty surprise! An attacker could design a malicious site that, once visited, corrupts your browser's memory. This could lead to unexpected crashes or allow the attacker to take control of your system, resulting in potential data loss or unauthorized access. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish with a secret ingredient that makes everyone sick — if you don't know what’s in it, you could be in for a nasty surprise! This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious webpage, impacting the stability and security of the browser.

What to do

An attacker could design a malicious site that, once visited, corrupts your browser's memory. This could lead to unexpected crashes or allow the attacker to take control of your system, resulting in potential data loss or unauthorized access. Yikes! To protect yourself, consider upgrading your browser to a more secure version, as Microsoft has discontinued support for IE9. Additionally, practice safe browsing habits by avoiding suspicious links and websites. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying informed and taking these steps, you'll help keep your system secure! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.23758 · 97.8th percentile
Published
2015-09-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 00:00Z
    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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