CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1704

First published: Wed May 13 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1703.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2015-1704?

    CVE-2015-1704 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to elevate privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1704?

    To address CVE-2015-1704, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft specific to your version of Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-1704?

    CVE-2015-1704 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1704?

    CVE-2015-1704 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Internet Explorer.

  • Can CVE-2015-1704 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1704 can be exploited remotely through a crafted website.

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