CVE-2015-0017: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2015

Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0020, CVE-2015-0022, CVE-2015-0026, CVE-2015-0030, CVE-2015-0031, CVE-2015-0036, and CVE-2015-0041.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Feb 11, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0017?

CVE-2015-0017 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0017?

To resolve CVE-2015-0017, users should apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-0017?

CVE-2015-0017 affects all versions of Internet Explorer from 6 to 11.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-0017?

CVE-2015-0017 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted website that corrupts memory.

What are the consequences of an exploit using CVE-2015-0017?

Exploiting CVE-2015-0017 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service on affected systems.