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Internet Explorer Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution

IdentifiersCVE-2025-59295CWE-122· Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVE-2025-59295 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Internet Explorer / the MSHTML rendering engine. The provided content identifies it as a network-reachable flaw in which improper handling of crafted content can corrupt heap memory, leading to out-of-bounds writes in heap-allocated memory. Successful exploitation can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected Internet Explorer process. The content does not provide the exact vulnerable function or code path, so more specific implementation details are currently not available.

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Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the target system. Because the flaw is described as remotely exploitable over a network and unauthorized, an attacker may be able to compromise a victim system by delivering crafted web content to Internet Explorer, potentially leading to full host compromise subject to the privileges of the browser process and any subsequent privilege-escalation opportunities.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Until patches are fully deployed, reduce exposure by disabling or restricting Internet Explorer use, limiting access to untrusted websites and web content, and enforcing least-privilege for user accounts. Use application isolation, browser sandboxing, network filtering, and endpoint protections to reduce exploitability and post-exploitation impact. Organizations should also prevent users from testing untrusted exploit code outside isolated lab environments, as the provided content shows this CVE being used as a lure in fake PoC repositories.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor security update for CVE-2025-59295 as soon as it is available for affected Internet Explorer / MSHTML components. Prioritize patching or retiring systems that still rely on Internet Explorer. Where possible, migrate users and dependent applications away from Internet Explorer and legacy MSHTML-based components to supported browsers and rendering engines.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1507operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1607operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1809operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 21h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 22h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 22h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 24h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 25h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2008operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2008 R2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2008 Sp2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2012operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2012 R2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2016operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2019operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2025operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 23h2operating_system

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