CVE-2015-1691
HighSummary
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1712.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, such as system takeover or disruption of its operation. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using these versions of the browser.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider switching to alternative browsers to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
See all- CVE-2015-6149High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 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.'
- CVE-2015-6147High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6149.
- CVE-2015-2388High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1738.
- CVE-2015-1712High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
- CVE-2015-0050High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2015-0049High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2015-0044High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2014-2821High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2014-0306High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1712.