CVE-2015-6075

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

published November 11, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unsuspecting web page could lead to chaos! Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code just by visiting a malicious site. ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can suddenly swap the ingredients without the waitstaff knowing — one wrong dish could make your patrons sick or even shut down the whole kitchen! If a user visits a crafted website, an attacker could run their own code on your machine, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even a complete system crash. This could wreak absolute havoc on your online security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can suddenly swap the ingredients without the waitstaff knowing — one wrong dish could make your patrons sick or even shut down the whole kitchen! This vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption flaws, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system when a user visits a malicious site. It's a sneaky way to gain control without relying on any user intervention.

What to do

If a user visits a crafted website, an attacker could run their own code on your machine, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even a complete system crash. This could wreak absolute havoc on your online security! To protect against this, ensure you are running the latest version of Internet Explorer or consider switching to a more secure browser. Regularly update your software and educate users on avoiding suspicious links. 🛡️ You can tackle this! Stay updated and you'll keep your systems secure. You've got this! 💪😄

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19436 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2015-11-11T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 11:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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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