CVE-2015-6162 in Internet Explorer
Summary
by MITRE
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6152.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2024
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 contains a critical memory corruption vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions through maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability represents a distinct issue from CVE-2015-6152 and specifically targets memory management functions within the browser's rendering engine. The flaw occurs when Internet Explorer processes specially crafted web pages that trigger improper memory handling during object manipulation and memory allocation operations. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by hosting malicious content on compromised websites or through social engineering techniques that诱导 users to visit harmful web pages. The memory corruption aspect of this vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate heap memory structures, potentially leading to code execution at the privileges of the victim user. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-125 vulnerability class, which describes out-of-bounds read conditions that can result in memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to organizations as Internet Explorer 10 was widely deployed across enterprise environments during the affected period. The exploitation of this vulnerability typically requires user interaction through web browsing activities, making it particularly dangerous in targeted attack scenarios. Security researchers have documented that successful exploitation can result in complete system compromise, as the memory corruption can be leveraged to execute malicious payloads directly within the browser's memory space. The vulnerability demonstrates characteristics consistent with the attack pattern described in the attack technique T1059, where adversaries use legitimate system processes to execute malicious code. Organizations running Internet Explorer 10 should prioritize immediate patching or migration to supported browser versions, as Microsoft has released security updates to address this memory corruption vulnerability. The risk assessment for this vulnerability indicates a high severity rating due to its remote exploitability and potential for privilege escalation. Additionally, the vulnerability can be chained with other exploits to create more sophisticated attack vectors, making it particularly dangerous in advanced persistent threat scenarios where attackers seek long-term system access. Network administrators should implement web filtering controls and browser security policies to limit exposure while patches are deployed, as the vulnerability affects the core browser rendering functionality that cannot be easily disabled through standard configuration changes.