CVE-2015-1730: Critical severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Jun 10, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Event History
Jun 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1730?
CVE-2015-1730 has a critical severity rating of 9.3.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2015-1730?
CVE-2015-1730 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.
3
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-1730?
CVE-2015-1730 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
4
How can I protect my system from CVE-2015-1730?
To protect against CVE-2015-1730, it is recommended to update to a secure version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or use alternative browsers.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2015-1730?
The potential impact of CVE-2015-1730 includes unauthorized code execution and denial of service resulting in system instability.