
11/11/2015

6/8/2024
CVE-2015-6071: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 11 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-2015-6066, CVE-2015-6070, CVE-2015-6074, CVE-2015-6076, and CVE-2015-6087.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Internet Explorer | =7 | |
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-2015-6071?
CVE-2015-6071 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6071?
To fix CVE-2015-6071, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6071?
CVE-2015-6071 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.
What impact does CVE-2015-6071 have on systems?
CVE-2015-6071 can lead to remote code execution or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6071?
Disabling JavaScript temporarily can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-6071 until a patch is applied.
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