How severe is CVE-2015-2484?

CVE-2015-2484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2484 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-2015-2484?

CVE-2015-2484 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2484?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-2484 published?

CVE-2015-2484 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2484

CVE-2015-2484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 uses an incorrect flag during certain filesystem accesses, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka "Tampering Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2484?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 uses an incorrect flag during certain filesystem accesses, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka "Tampering Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2484?: CVE-2015-2484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2484 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-2015-2484?: CVE-2015-2484 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2484?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2484 published?: CVE-2015-2484 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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