CVE-2015-2425

Name: CVE-2015-2425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-14T21:59:36.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 44.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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-2015-2383 and CVE-2015-2384.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 44.85% 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-2015-2383 and CVE-2015-2384.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

44.85%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032894Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-065Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032894Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-065Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2425US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2425?

How severe is CVE-2015-2425?

CVE-2015-2425 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2425?

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