What is the severity of CVE-2015-6047?

CVE-2015-6047 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6047?

Fix CVE-2015-6047 by applying the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 8 through 11.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6047?

Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11 are affected by CVE-2015-6047.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6047?

CVE-2015-6047 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass security features.

Can CVE-2015-6047 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6047 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain elevated privileges.

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CVE-2015-6047

medium

6.8

CWE

264

14/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6047

First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )

The broker EditWith feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the AppContainer protection mechanism and gain privileges via a DelegateExecute launch of an arbitrary application, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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-2015-6047?
CVE-2015-6047 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6047?
Fix CVE-2015-6047 by applying the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 8 through 11.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6047?
Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11 are affected by CVE-2015-6047.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6047?
CVE-2015-6047 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass security features.
Can CVE-2015-6047 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6047 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain elevated privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6047?
CVE-2015-6047 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6047?
Fix CVE-2015-6047 by applying the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 8 through 11.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6047?
Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11 are affected by CVE-2015-6047.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6047?
CVE-2015-6047 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass security features.
Can CVE-2015-6047 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6047 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain elevated privileges.