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.

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CVE-2015-6151

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6151: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 09 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge Beta
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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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.

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