What is the severity of CVE-2015-2490?

CVE-2015-2490 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2490?

To fix CVE-2015-2490, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2490?

CVE-2015-2490 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-2490?

The impacts of CVE-2015-2490 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service through memory corruption.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2490?

Disabling scripting or using alternative browsers can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2490 until patches are applied.

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CVE-2015-2490

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2490: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 09 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows 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-2015-2486, CVE-2015-2487, CVE-2015-2492, CVE-2015-2494, CVE-2015-2498, and CVE-2015-2499.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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-2015-2490?
CVE-2015-2490 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2490?
To fix CVE-2015-2490, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2490?
CVE-2015-2490 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-2490?
The impacts of CVE-2015-2490 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2490?
Disabling scripting or using alternative browsers can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2490 until patches are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2490?
CVE-2015-2490 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2490?
To fix CVE-2015-2490, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2490?
CVE-2015-2490 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-2490?
The impacts of CVE-2015-2490 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2490?
Disabling scripting or using alternative browsers can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2490 until patches are applied.