CVE-2015-1715: Critical severity Microsoft Silverlight vulnerability
Published May 13, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.40416.00 allows remote attackers to bypass intended integrity-level restrictions via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Out of Browser Application Vulnerability."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Silverlight<=5.1.30214.0
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 is the severity of CVE-2015-1715?
CVE-2015-1715 is rated as important due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass integrity-level restrictions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1715?
To fix CVE-2015-1715, upgrade Microsoft Silverlight to version 5.1.40416.00 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1715?
CVE-2015-1715 affects Microsoft Silverlight 5 versions prior to 5.1.40416.00.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1715?
CVE-2015-1715 is an integrity-level bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight.
5
Can CVE-2015-1715 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1715 can be exploited remotely via a malicious Silverlight application.