CVE-2015-2502 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website exploiting memory corruption in Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 13 Apr 2022
- 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-2015-2502?
CVE-2015-2502 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 19 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2502?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2502?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 4 May 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-2502 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2015-2502 in the wild since at least 13 Apr 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer
- CVE-2014-1776 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
- CVE-2021-27085 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0222 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0210 Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2017-0149 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g3x-8p3x-3f3c.