CVE-2015-1733: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 14, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 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-2015-2389 and CVE-2015-2411.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
Jul 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1733?
The severity of CVE-2015-1733 is rated as critical with a score of 9.3.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1733?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1733, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-1733?
CVE-2015-1733 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through memory corruption.
4
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-1733?
CVE-2015-1733 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-1733?
CVE-2015-1733 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to potential memory corruption.