CVE-2015-6151: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2015

Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 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-2015-6083.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Dec 9, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6151?

CVE-2015-6151 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6151?

To fix CVE-2015-6151, users should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer and Edge.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-6151?

CVE-2015-6151 affects Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Can Microsoft Edge be impacted by CVE-2015-6151?

Yes, CVE-2015-6151 also affects Microsoft Edge and can lead to memory corruption issues.

What type of attack does CVE-2015-6151 facilitate?

CVE-2015-6151 facilitates remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted websites.