CVE-2015-1718: Buffer Overflow
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-2015-1706, CVE-2015-1711, and CVE-2015-1717.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit it by getting a user to visit a crafted website. The supplied data identifies Internet Explorer 11 as the affected product.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption. The vulnerability is classified as a buffer overflow and has critical severity (9.3).
Is this the same issue as the other Internet Explorer CVEs listed alongside it?
No. This is explicitly described as a different vulnerability from CVE-2015-1658, CVE-2015-1706, CVE-2015-1711, and CVE-2015-1717.