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CVE-2015-2425

Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 44.7%
  1. Published14 Jul 2015
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).

Added to KEV: 25 May 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Jun 2022

Description

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 "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2383 and CVE-2015-2384.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer11

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-2425 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2425 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-2425?

CVE-2015-2425 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 44.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-2425?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2425?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.