Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-2502?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 7, 8, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-2502 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 18, 2015.

Is CVE-2015-2502 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 4, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-2502?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-2502?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-2502 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2015-2502

HighExploitedPublic exploit

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," as exploited in the wild in August 2015.

Published Aug 19, 2015 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2015-2502 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 18, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

51%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Apr 13, 2022	May 4, 2022	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Aug 18, 2015	May 4, 2022	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Apr 13, 2022	May 4, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Apr 13, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	10, 11, 7, 8, 9	n/a

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 18, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Aug 19, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 13, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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," as exploited in the wild in August 2015.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 7, 8, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 18, 2015.
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 4, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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