CVE-2015-1742: Critical severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Jun 10, 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-2015-1732, CVE-2015-1747, CVE-2015-1750, and CVE-2015-1753.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
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-2015-1742?
The severity of CVE-2015-1742 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.3.
2
What impact does CVE-2015-1742 have?
CVE-2015-1742 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
3
How do I fix CVE-2015-1742?
To fix CVE-2015-1742, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
4
Which version of Internet Explorer is affected by CVE-2015-1742?
CVE-2015-1742 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
5
Can CVE-2015-1742 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1742 can be exploited remotely via a crafted website.