What is the severity of CVE-2015-6049?

CVE-2015-6049 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6049?

To address CVE-2015-6049, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6049?

CVE-2015-6049 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Can CVE-2015-6049 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2015-6049 can potentially lead to data compromise as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2015-6049?

CVE-2015-6049 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when Internet Explorer processes a crafted website.

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CVE-2015-6049

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6049: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 14 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 "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6048.

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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What is the severity of CVE-2015-6049?
CVE-2015-6049 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6049?
To address CVE-2015-6049, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6049?
CVE-2015-6049 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2015-6049 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2015-6049 can potentially lead to data compromise as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2015-6049?
CVE-2015-6049 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when Internet Explorer processes a crafted website.

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