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9.3

Internet Explorer 8 can be hijacked by malicious web page

CVE-2015-1754 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer 8 can be tricked by a specially crafted website into running any code the attacker wants or crashing the browser. This could let attackers take control of a user’s computer or disrupt work. Update the browser to the latest version or switch to a supported browser to eliminate the risk.

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-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published10 Jun 2015
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-1754 · NVD
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