What is the severity of CVE-2015-0020?

CVE-2015-0020 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0020?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0020, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest version available.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-0020?

CVE-2015-0020 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

Can CVE-2015-0020 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2015-0020 could potentially allow attackers to steal sensitive information by executing arbitrary code.

What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2015-0020?

Symptoms of exploitation may include frequent crashes, unexpected behavior in Internet Explorer, or unauthorized access to your system.

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CVE-2015-0020

critical

9.3

CWE

399

11/2/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-0020

First published: Wed 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-2015-0017, CVE-2015-0022, CVE-2015-0026, CVE-2015-0030, CVE-2015-0031, CVE-2015-0036, and CVE-2015-0041.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0020?
CVE-2015-0020 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0020?
To mitigate CVE-2015-0020, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-0020?
CVE-2015-0020 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-0020 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2015-0020 could potentially allow attackers to steal sensitive information by executing arbitrary code.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2015-0020?
Symptoms of exploitation may include frequent crashes, unexpected behavior in Internet Explorer, or unauthorized access to your system.

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