CVE-2015-1659

Name: CVE-2015-1659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-14T20:59:16.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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-2015-1662 and CVE-2015-1665.. EPSS estimates a 15.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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-2015-1662 and CVE-2015-1665.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.79%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032108Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-032
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032108Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-032

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1659?

How severe is CVE-2015-1659?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1659?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST