CVE-2015-6073: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2015
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6068, CVE-2015-6072, CVE-2015-6075, CVE-2015-6077, CVE-2015-6079, CVE-2015-6080, and CVE-2015-6082.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Nov 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What attacker interaction is required for exploitation?

An attacker needs to get a user to access a crafted web site. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.

2

Which browsers are identified as affected?

The affected software listed is Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.

3

What could successful exploitation allow?

Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption. The impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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