What is the severity of CVE-2015-2406?

CVE-2015-2406 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2406?

To fix CVE-2015-2406, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2406?

CVE-2015-2406 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

Can CVE-2015-2406 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-2406 can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-2406?

CVE-2015-2406 can be exploited by attackers through crafted web sites that execute arbitrary code.

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CVE-2015-2406

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2406: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 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-2015-2385, CVE-2015-2390, CVE-2015-2397, CVE-2015-2404, and CVE-2015-2422.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2406?
To fix CVE-2015-2406, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-2406 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-2406 can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 can be exploited by attackers through crafted web sites that execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2406?
To fix CVE-2015-2406, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-2406 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-2406 can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 can be exploited by attackers through crafted web sites that execute arbitrary code.