CVE-2015-6136: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )
The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft JScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft JScript | =5.8 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034315
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034317
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-591
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-592
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-593
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-594
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-595
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-597
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-124
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-126
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6136?
CVE-2015-6136 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6136?
To address CVE-2015-6136, ensure that you have applied the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of VBScript and JScript.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6136?
CVE-2015-6136 affects Microsoft VBScript and JScript versions 5.7 and 5.8 and is present in Internet Explorer versions 8 through 11.
Can CVE-2015-6136 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6136 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted website.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6136?
CVE-2015-6136 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in the scripting engines.
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