Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-2446. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2447.

The weakness was presented 08/11/2015 by SuperHei with KnownSec as MS15-079 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2446 since 03/19/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/08/2022). 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 85333 (MS15-079: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3082442)), 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 91082 (Microsoft Edge Cumulative Security Update (MS15-091)).

Applying the patch MS15-079 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. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 20318.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (85333), SecurityFocus (BID 76193†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033237†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-51844†). See VDB-77002, VDB-77003, VDB-77004 and VDB-77005 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 85333
Nessus Name: MS15-079: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3082442)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS15-079
Researcher: SuperHei
Organization: KnownSec
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-2446 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2446
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77008
SecurityFocus: 76193 - Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge CVE-2015-2446 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033237 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Bypass ASLR, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 51844 - [MS15-079, MS15-091] Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2446, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2015 11:48
Updated: 06/08/2022 01:27
Changes: 08/12/2015 11:48 (67), 04/07/2017 12:13 (13), 06/08/2022 01:27 (2)
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