What is the severity of CVE-2015-2493?

CVE-2015-2493 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2493?

To fix CVE-2015-2493, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-2493?

CVE-2015-2493 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or could lead to a denial of service through memory corruption.

What software is affected by CVE-2015-2493?

CVE-2015-2493 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.

How can I recognize an exploit attempt related to CVE-2015-2493?

Exploit attempts related to CVE-2015-2493 may involve crafted websites designed to trigger the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-2493

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2493: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 09 2015(Updated: )

The (1) VBScript and (2) JScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2493?
To fix CVE-2015-2493, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or could lead to a denial of service through memory corruption.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.
How can I recognize an exploit attempt related to CVE-2015-2493?
Exploit attempts related to CVE-2015-2493 may involve crafted websites designed to trigger the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2493?
To fix CVE-2015-2493, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or could lead to a denial of service through memory corruption.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2493?
CVE-2015-2493 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.
How can I recognize an exploit attempt related to CVE-2015-2493?
Exploit attempts related to CVE-2015-2493 may involve crafted websites designed to trigger the vulnerability.