What is the severity of CVE-2015-6140?

CVE-2015-6140 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6140?

To fix CVE-2015-6140, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-6140?

The risks of CVE-2015-6140 include potential remote code execution and denial of service attacks due to memory corruption.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6140?

CVE-2015-6140 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge browsers.

Can CVE-2015-6140 be exploited through malicious websites?

Yes, CVE-2015-6140 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted malicious websites.

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CVE-2015-6140

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6140: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(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-2015-6142, CVE-2015-6143, CVE-2015-6153, CVE-2015-6158, CVE-2015-6159, and CVE-2015-6160.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6140?
CVE-2015-6140 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6140?
To fix CVE-2015-6140, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-6140?
The risks of CVE-2015-6140 include potential remote code execution and denial of service attacks due to memory corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6140?
CVE-2015-6140 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge browsers.
Can CVE-2015-6140 be exploited through malicious websites?
Yes, CVE-2015-6140 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted malicious websites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6140?
CVE-2015-6140 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6140?
To fix CVE-2015-6140, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-6140?
The risks of CVE-2015-6140 include potential remote code execution and denial of service attacks due to memory corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6140?
CVE-2015-6140 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge browsers.
Can CVE-2015-6140 be exploited through malicious websites?
Yes, CVE-2015-6140 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted malicious websites.