CVE-2015-6136 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the scripting engines of Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- 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-2015-6136?
CVE-2015-6136 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 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
The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6136?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6136?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6136 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-6136 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6136 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2crc-fjgx-mwvq.