What is CVE-2015-2502?

CVE-2015-2502 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2015-08-19.

Is CVE-2015-2502 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2502 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-04-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2015-2502

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in August 2…

EPSS: 0.217 (95.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-04-13. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-05-04.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

1033317 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839231840841728 (x_refsource_MISC)
76403 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
www.securityweek.com/microsoft-issues-emergency-patch-critical-ie-flaw-exploite… (x_refsource_MISC)
twitter.com/Laughing_Mantis/statuses/633839771865886721 (x_refsource_MISC)
MS15-093 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2502?: CVE-2015-2502 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2015-08-19.
Is CVE-2015-2502 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2015-2502 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-04-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.