CVE-2015-2406: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
Jul 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2406?
To fix CVE-2015-2406, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2406?
CVE-2015-2406 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
4
Can CVE-2015-2406 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-2406 can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.
5
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.