What is the severity of CVE-2015-2422?

CVE-2015-2422 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2422?

To mitigate CVE-2015-2422, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2422?

CVE-2015-2422 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.

Can CVE-2015-2422 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2422 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted website.

What kind of impact does CVE-2015-2422 have on affected systems?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-2422 can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.

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CVE-2015-2422

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2422: 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-2015-2406.

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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What is the severity of CVE-2015-2422?
CVE-2015-2422 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2422?
To mitigate CVE-2015-2422, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2422?
CVE-2015-2422 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-2422 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2422 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted website.
What kind of impact does CVE-2015-2422 have on affected systems?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-2422 can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.

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