CVE-2015-6074: Buffer Overflow

Published 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-2015-6071, CVE-2015-6076, and CVE-2015-6087.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

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

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6074?

CVE-2015-6074 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6074?

To fix CVE-2015-6074, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-6074?

CVE-2015-6074 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What type of attacks can CVE-2015-6074 enable?

CVE-2015-6074 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-6074 different from other vulnerabilities in the same year?

Yes, CVE-2015-6074 is a different vulnerability than others reported in 2015, such as CVE-2015-6066 and CVE-2015-6071.