CVE-2015-2486: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 9, 2015

Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2487, CVE-2015-2490, CVE-2015-2492, CVE-2015-2494, CVE-2015-2498, and CVE-2015-2499.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Sep 9, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2486?

CVE-2015-2486 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2486?

To fix CVE-2015-2486, update your affected Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge browser to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-2486?

CVE-2015-2486 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11 and Microsoft Edge.

Can CVE-2015-2486 cause denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-2486 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

What type of attacks does CVE-2015-2486 enable?

CVE-2015-2486 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted website.