Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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-2015-0018, CVE-2015-0037, and CVE-2015-0066.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.skylined.nl/20161114001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539752/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72410
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031723
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40757/
- http://blog.skylined.nl/20161114001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539752/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72410
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031723
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-00
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40757/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0040?
CVE-2015-0040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 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 Vulne...
How severe is CVE-2015-0040?
CVE-2015-0040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.