CVE-2015-6145: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 9, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 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-2015-6146.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Event History
Dec 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6145?
CVE-2015-6145 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6145?
To mitigate CVE-2015-6145, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer available for their system.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6145?
CVE-2015-6145 affects Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8.
4
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6145?
CVE-2015-6145 can be exploited through crafted websites that lead to memory corruption.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6145?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-6145 can result in arbitrary code execution and denial of service on the affected system.