CVE-2015-6165: Infoleak

Published Dec 9, 2015
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Updated

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41105.00 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6114.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Silverlight=5.0

Event History

Dec 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6165?

CVE-2015-6165 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass important security protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6165?

To fix CVE-2015-6165, users should upgrade to Microsoft Silverlight version 5.1.41105.00 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2015-6165?

The impact of CVE-2015-6165 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code leading to information disclosure.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6165?

CVE-2015-6165 affects users running Microsoft Silverlight version 5.0 prior to 5.1.41105.00.

5

Is CVE-2015-6165 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2015-6165 is a known vulnerability that was publicly disclosed in 2015, specifically targeting Microsoft Silverlight.

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