CVE-2015-2372: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )
vbscript.dll in Microsoft VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, as used with Internet Explorer 6 through 11 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.6 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2372?
CVE-2015-2372 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2372?
To fix CVE-2015-2372, apply the security update provided by Microsoft as per the guidance in their security bulletins.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2372?
CVE-2015-2372 affects Microsoft VBScript versions 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8, as well as Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-2372 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-2372 can lead to a denial of service due to memory corruption caused by crafted web content.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-2372?
CVE-2015-2372 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted websites, targeting users of affected VBScript and Internet Explorer versions.
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- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft vbscript
- version/microsoft vbscript/5.6
- version/microsoft vbscript/5.7
- version/microsoft vbscript/5.8
- canonical/internet explorer
- version/internet explorer/6
- version/internet explorer/7
- version/internet explorer/8
- version/internet explorer/9
- version/internet explorer/10
- version/internet explorer/11