CVE-2015-1743
CVE-2015-1743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-367
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1748.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1743?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1748.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1743?
- CVE-2015-1743 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-1743 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1743?
- CVE-2015-1743 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1743?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-1743 published?
- CVE-2015-1743 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74996
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032521
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-377
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-056
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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