CVE-2015-6161: Infoleak
Published Dec 9, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser ASLR Bypass."
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6161?
CVE-2015-6161 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution by attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6161?
To fix CVE-2015-6161, users should update their Microsoft Internet Explorer versions to the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-6161?
CVE-2015-6161 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 through 11 and Microsoft Edge.
4
What impact does CVE-2015-6161 have on users?
CVE-2015-6161 allows attackers to bypass security mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized access and exploitation.
5
Is it safe to use Internet Explorer with CVE-2015-6161 unpatched?
Using Internet Explorer without patching CVE-2015-6161 presents significant security risks to users and their data.