What is the severity of CVE-2015-1743?

CVE-2015-1743 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1743?

To fix CVE-2015-1743, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-1743?

CVE-2015-1743 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What type of attack does CVE-2015-1743 allow?

CVE-2015-1743 allows remote attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges through a crafted website.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1743?

The primary mitigation for CVE-2015-1743 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer.

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CVE-2015-1743

medium

6.8

CWE

264 367

10/6/2015

15/2/2024

CVE-2015-1743

First published: Wed Jun 10 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1748.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-056

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1743?
CVE-2015-1743 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1743?
To fix CVE-2015-1743, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-1743?
CVE-2015-1743 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1743 allow?
CVE-2015-1743 allows remote attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges through a crafted website.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1743?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2015-1743 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1743?
CVE-2015-1743 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1743?
To fix CVE-2015-1743, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-1743?
CVE-2015-1743 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1743 allow?
CVE-2015-1743 allows remote attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges through a crafted website.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1743?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2015-1743 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer.