CVE-2015-6048

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 October 14, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted website can lead to memory corruption in Internet Explorer from version 7 to 11, leaving users vulnerable to all kinds of mayhem! 🔥 Think of Internet Explorer as a fragile vase on display. If someone tosses a baseball — or in this case, a malicious website — it could shatter and spill chaos everywhere! An attacker could inject their own code and potentially take complete control of the affected system. This could lead to anything from data theft to entirely crippling the system — a devastating reality for users and organizations alike!

Put simply

Think of Internet Explorer as a fragile vase on display. If someone tosses a baseball — or in this case, a malicious website — it could shatter and spill chaos everywhere! This vulnerability stems from improper handling of memory by Internet Explorer, allowing attackers to exploit it by crafting malicious web pages that trigger memory corruption.

What to do

An attacker could inject their own code and potentially take complete control of the affected system. This could lead to anything from data theft to entirely crippling the system — a devastating reality for users and organizations alike! Ensure users upgrade to a more secure and modern browser as Internet Explorer is no longer supported. If upgrading is not possible, implement strict web filtering and user training to avoid suspicious sites. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint protection solutions that can help mitigate these risks. You've got this! With updated systems and a few precautions, you can keep your environment safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13903 · 96.5th percentile
Published
2015-10-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 01:00Z
    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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