CVE-2015-2502: Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Aug 19, 2015
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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

CISA

Affected Software

31 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Event History

Aug 19, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 13, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Feb 28, 58274
Event
via NVD·11:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2502?

CVE-2015-2502 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2502?

To mitigate CVE-2015-2502, it is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2502?

CVE-2015-2502 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.

4

Can CVE-2015-2502 cause denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-2502 can lead to a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

Was CVE-2015-2502 actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2015-2502 was exploited in the wild as of August 2015.

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