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.

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.

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CVE-2015-6074

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/11/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6074: 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-2015-6071, CVE-2015-6076, and CVE-2015-6087.

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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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.

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