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9.3

Internet Explorer 8 can run malicious code from a website

CVE-2015-0100 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer 8 may let a specially crafted web page cause the browser to execute unwanted code or stop working. This can let attackers take control of the affected computer or cause it to crash. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft internet_explorer 8
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vul...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
16% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published11 Mar 2015
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-0100 · NVD
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