CVE-2015-2498: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 9, 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-2015-2490, CVE-2015-2492, CVE-2015-2494, and CVE-2015-2499.

Affected Software

5 affected components

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-2015-2498?

CVE-2015-2498 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2498?

To fix CVE-2015-2498, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest patched version provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2498?

CVE-2015-2498 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Can CVE-2015-2498 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-2498 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-2498 a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2486?

Yes, CVE-2015-2498 is identified as a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2486.