HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-2419
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2015-2419

Published: March 28, 2022

EPSS:80.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.1th

Official Description

JScript in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

JScript in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-28Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-18
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A flaw in JScript within Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption when a user visits a specially crafted website. The high EPSS score of 0.80247 indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its inclusion in CISA's KEV. It is remotely exploitable, requiring a user to visit a malicious website.

Recommended Action

Ensure all Internet Explorer installations are updated to the latest available patches. Consider using alternative, more secure web browsers and implementing robust web filtering solutions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2419 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2015-2419 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Microsoft
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2419
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)80.25%
PublishedMar 28, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-2419 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.