CVE-2015-2441 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-2441?
CVE-2015-2441 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 14 Aug 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 and Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2452.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2441?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-2441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfmq-5853-hrmj.