What is the severity of CVE-2015-6083?

CVE-2015-6083 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6083?

To fix CVE-2015-6083, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version as provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6083?

CVE-2015-6083 affects Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Can CVE-2015-6083 be exploited through phishing?

Yes, CVE-2015-6083 can be exploited through phishing attacks involving malicious websites.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083 include unauthorized code execution or system crashes resulting in denial of service.

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CVE-2015-6083

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6083: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 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-2015-6151.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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-2015-6083?
CVE-2015-6083 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6083?
To fix CVE-2015-6083, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version as provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6083?
CVE-2015-6083 affects Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2015-6083 be exploited through phishing?
Yes, CVE-2015-6083 can be exploited through phishing attacks involving malicious websites.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083 include unauthorized code execution or system crashes resulting in denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6083?
CVE-2015-6083 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6083?
To fix CVE-2015-6083, users should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version as provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6083?
CVE-2015-6083 affects Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2015-6083 be exploited through phishing?
Yes, CVE-2015-6083 can be exploited through phishing attacks involving malicious websites.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-6083 include unauthorized code execution or system crashes resulting in denial of service.