Vulnerability Description
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 site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in August 2015.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839231840841728Exploit
- http://twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839771865886721Press/Media Coverage
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76403Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033317Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-issues-emergency-patch-critical-ie-flaw-exPress/Media Coverage
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09PatchVendor Advisory
- http://twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839231840841728Exploit
- http://twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839771865886721Press/Media Coverage
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76403Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033317Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-issues-emergency-patch-critical-ie-flaw-exPress/Media Coverage
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2502?
CVE-2015-2502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability...
How severe is CVE-2015-2502?
CVE-2015-2502 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2502?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.