EXPOSURES › CVE-2015-2502
CVE-2015-2502
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDA memory corruption flaw in Internet Explorer allowed remote code execution and was actively exploited in the wild.
Microsoft Internet Explorer contained a memory corruption vulnerability enabling remote code execution or denial-of-service. DIB organizations must care because unpatched legacy browsers remain a high-risk attack vector, especially when combined with other vulnerabilities. The flaw was actively exploited in the wild, indicating attackers were leveraging it for malicious purposes.
Shame score — A known memory corruption vulnerability in a widely used browser was actively exploited in the wild, demonstrating severe negligence in patch management and leaving systems exposed to remote code execution.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS).
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |