CVE-2015-6044: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Event History
Oct 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6044?
CVE-2015-6044 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6044?
To fix CVE-2015-6044, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-6044?
CVE-2015-6044 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6044?
CVE-2015-6044 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-6044 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6044 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted website.