CVE-2015-0071 Microsoft Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass

Exploited in the wild Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass ASLR protection in Internet Explorer via a crafted website, facilitating further exploitation.

Exploited in the wild
Since 25 May 2022
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-0071?

CVE-2015-0071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 11 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Jun 2022.

Is CVE-2015-0071 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2015-0071 in the wild since at least 25 May 2022.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3rr-qc23-wf57.

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