What is the severity of CVE-2015-6168?

CVE-2015-6168 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6168?

To fix CVE-2015-6168, ensure that you are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge, as updates typically contain patches for known vulnerabilities.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6168?

CVE-2015-6168 can be exploited through crafted websites that induce memory corruption, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Is CVE-2015-6168 still a threat?

While CVE-2015-6168 has been patched in later updates, systems running outdated versions of Microsoft Edge remain susceptible.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6168?

CVE-2015-6168 affects users of Microsoft Edge on vulnerable versions prior to the security patches released by Microsoft.

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CVE-2015-6168

critical

9.3

CWE

119

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6168: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6153.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6168?
To fix CVE-2015-6168, ensure that you are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge, as updates typically contain patches for known vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 can be exploited through crafted websites that induce memory corruption, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2015-6168 still a threat?
While CVE-2015-6168 has been patched in later updates, systems running outdated versions of Microsoft Edge remain susceptible.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 affects users of Microsoft Edge on vulnerable versions prior to the security patches released by Microsoft.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6168?
To fix CVE-2015-6168, ensure that you are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge, as updates typically contain patches for known vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 can be exploited through crafted websites that induce memory corruption, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2015-6168 still a threat?
While CVE-2015-6168 has been patched in later updates, systems running outdated versions of Microsoft Edge remain susceptible.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6168?
CVE-2015-6168 affects users of Microsoft Edge on vulnerable versions prior to the security patches released by Microsoft.