CVE-2015-6153

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a…

published December 9, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty little vulnerability lies in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Edge, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with just the right web page! Think of it as a clever delivery service that misdelivers packages—anyone can send a crafty box to your doorstep, and if you open it, you might be in for a surprise! 📦 With this vulnerability, attackers could potentially take control of your system or cause a denial of service by corrupting memory, leading to unexpected crashes or data exposure. That's like having your perfectly organized workspace suddenly fall apart due to one rogue file being misplaced—it could cost you time and resources!

Put simply

Think of it as a clever delivery service that misdelivers packages—anyone can send a crafty box to your doorstep, and if you open it, you might be in for a surprise! 📦 This vulnerability leverages a memory corruption issue in browsers, which means that crafted websites can manipulate how memory is handled, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers could potentially take control of your system or cause a denial of service by corrupting memory, leading to unexpected crashes or data exposure. That's like having your perfectly organized workspace suddenly fall apart due to one rogue file being misplaced—it could cost you time and resources! To safeguard against this, make sure you're using the latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge. Regularly apply security patches and consider disabling ActiveX controls and scripts when browsing less trusted sites. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Staying updated and cautious will keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16505 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2015-12-09T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 11:00Z
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a…
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