CVE-2015-0020: 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-2015-0017, 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-2015-0020?

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.