CVE-2015-1706: Buffer Overflow
Published May 13, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 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-2015-1658, CVE-2015-1711, CVE-2015-1717, and CVE-2015-1718.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
May 13, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must induce a user to access a crafted website. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and requires no authentication.
2
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption. The provided severity vector indicates potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Which browser version is identified as affected?
The provided information specifically identifies Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.