What is the severity of CVE-2015-1756?

CVE-2015-1756 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1756?

To fix CVE-2015-1756, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-1756?

CVE-2015-1756 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2008.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1756?

CVE-2015-1756 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

Can CVE-2015-1756 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-1756 can be exploited remotely if the user is tricked into opening a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-1756

critical

9.3

CWE

416

10/6/2015

15/5/2019

CVE-2015-1756: Use After Free

First published: Wed Jun 10 2015(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Common Controls in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that is accessed with the F12 Developer Tools feature of Internet Explorer, aka "Microsoft Common Control Use After Free Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-060

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1756?
To fix CVE-2015-1756, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2008.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
Can CVE-2015-1756 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1756 can be exploited remotely if the user is tricked into opening a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1756?
To fix CVE-2015-1756, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2008.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1756?
CVE-2015-1756 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
Can CVE-2015-1756 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1756 can be exploited remotely if the user is tricked into opening a malicious file.