CVE-2015-6066

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 November 11, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 The crafty code on a specially crafted website can lead to chaos — Microsoft Internet Explorer users from version 7 to 11 could face remote code execution or memory corruption! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows patrons to pass along a dish without checking its contents first. If someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, everyone at the table is at risk of a nasty surprise! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on the user's machine, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete system crash. Imagine the panic as your computer freezes or worse, sensitive information is leaked!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows patrons to pass along a dish without checking its contents first. If someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, everyone at the table is at risk of a nasty surprise! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted website, leading to memory corruption. This means that when a user visits the malicious site, their system can be compromised without any indication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on the user's machine, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete system crash. Imagine the panic as your computer freezes or worse, sensitive information is leaked! While the severity is classified as unknown, it’s still smart to mitigate risks. Ensure that users are aware of this vulnerability and encourage them to upgrade to a more secure browser or restrict usage of Internet Explorer. Keep systems updated and consider implementing browser security measures. You've got this! Stay informed and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13021 · 96.3th percentile
Published
2015-11-11T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 11:00Z
    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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