CVE-2015-0071

Microsoft Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 33.6%

Published11 Feb 2015
Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
Remediation due15 Jun 2022

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer10 · 11 · 9

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-009

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-009PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-0071US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72455Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031723Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-0071 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-0071 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-0071?

CVE-2015-0071 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 33.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-0071?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0071?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.