CVE-2015-2493
HighSummary
The VBScript and JScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of its operation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or use alternative browsers to minimize risk.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
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A vulnerability in the JavaScript engine of Microsoft Internet Explorer allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The issue occurs in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 when the engine improperly handles objects in memory.
- CVE-2016-7283High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2016-3384High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2016-3353High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 mishandles .url files from the Internet zone, allowing remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted file.
- CVE-2016-3324High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2016-3290High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page. This is a memory corruption vulnerability in the browser.
- CVE-2016-3288High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, known as 'Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2016-3243High
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2016-3242High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 allow 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-2016-3241High
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 allow 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-2016-3240 and CVE-2016-3242.
Original NVD description (English source)
The (1) VBScript and (2) JScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."