CVE-2015-6087

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

⚠️ A crafty website is all it takes to trigger this Internet Explorer vulnerability! The bug allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code – essentially playing puppet master with your system! 🤖 Think of it like letting a stranger into your home just because they had a convincing story — they could rearrange your furniture or break your favorite lamp without you ever knowing until it’s too late! 🏠 If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain full control over your system, leading to data theft or even a total crash! It’s like giving away the keys to your kingdom while you’re blissfully unaware.

Put simply

Think of it like letting a stranger into your home just because they had a convincing story — they could rearrange your furniture or break your favorite lamp without you ever knowing until it’s too late! 🏠 This memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web content, causing your browser to misbehave and possibly crash.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain full control over your system, leading to data theft or even a total crash! It’s like giving away the keys to your kingdom while you’re blissfully unaware. To safeguard against this, consider upgrading to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or switching to a more secure browser altogether. Regularly apply security updates from Microsoft to ensure you're protected! You can tackle this! Keep your software updated and you'll keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

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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