CVE-2015-2499

Name: CVE-2015-2499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-09T00:59:14.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2486, CVE-2015-2487, CVE-2015-2490, CVE-2015-2492, CVE-2015-2494, and CVE-2015-2498.. EPSS estimates a 23.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2486, CVE-2015-2487, CVE-2015-2490, CVE-2015-2492, CVE-2015-2494, and CVE-2015-2498.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.67%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033487
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-425Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-094
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033487
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-425Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-094

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2499?

How severe is CVE-2015-2499?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2499?

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