CVE-2015-6089

The Microsoft (1) VBScript and (2) JScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause aโ€ฆ

published November 11, 2015

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

โš ๏ธ A crafty website can turn your browser into a playground for attackers! The VBScript and JScript engines in Internet Explorer 8 to 11 have a sneaky memory corruption vulnerability just waiting to be exploited. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can walk in and swap out ingredients โ€” a rogue chef could easily create a dish that causes chaos in the dining hall. An attacker could use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, leading to absolute mayhem โ€” think data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete crash of the browser! ๐Ÿ‘พ It's a serious risk to your device's stability and security.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can walk in and swap out ingredients โ€” a rogue chef could easily create a dish that causes chaos in the dining hall. The vulnerability resides in the memory management of the VBScript and JScript engines, allowing remote attackers to execute malicious code or trigger a denial of service through specially crafted web pages.

What to do

An attacker could use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, leading to absolute mayhem โ€” think data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete crash of the browser! ๐Ÿ‘พ It's a serious risk to your device's stability and security. To mitigate this risk, it's crucial to upgrade to a more secure browser since Internet Explorer is no longer supported. Additionally, consider using modern browser alternatives and ensure that any legacy systems are isolated from the internet. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your browsing experience safe and sound! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13021 ยท 96.3th percentile
Published
2015-11-11T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 11:00Z
    The Microsoft (1) VBScript and (2) JScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause aโ€ฆ
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