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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-6153. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2015 as MS15-124 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-6153 since 08/14/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/28/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87253 (MS15-124: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3116180)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91138 (Microsoft Edge Cumulative Security Update (MS15-125)).

Applying the patch MS15-124 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (87253). The entries VDB-79445, VDB-79446, VDB-79447 and VDB-79448 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Web Browser

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• Microsoft

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• Internet Explorer

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• 11

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• commercial

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• end of life

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• Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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