CVE-2015-6056

The (1) JScript and (2) VBScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…

published October 14, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mischievous web page could lead to chaos! The JScript and VBScript engines in Internet Explorer 9 to 11 are vulnerable to crafty attacks that could execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like an unsuspecting restaurant that serves a dangerous dish without checking the ingredients — one bad order could leave customers reeling! 🍽️ An attacker could lure victims to a malicious website, taking control of their system to execute any code they choose or cause memory corruption. This could lead to crashing the browser or, even worse, opening a backdoor to sensitive data. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like an unsuspecting restaurant that serves a dangerous dish without checking the ingredients — one bad order could leave customers reeling! 🍽️ This vulnerability stems from memory corruption issues within the JScript and VBScript engines in Internet Explorer, allowing attackers to inject harmful scripts that can compromise the system's integrity.

What to do

An attacker could lure victims to a malicious website, taking control of their system to execute any code they choose or cause memory corruption. This could lead to crashing the browser or, even worse, opening a backdoor to sensitive data. Yikes! Since this flaw is serious, consider moving away from Internet Explorer for safer browsing. If you must use it, ensure all security settings are tightly configured and keep the browser updated. Regularly check for any patches that Microsoft might release and apply them promptly! You've got this! Stay vigilant, and you'll be the hero of your own digital story! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12681 · 96.2th percentile
Published
2015-10-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 01:00Z
    The (1) JScript and (2) VBScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…
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