Vulnerability 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted replace operation with a JavaScript regular expression, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Jscript | 5.6 |
| Microsoft | Vbscript | 5.6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/54Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-515Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40798/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/54Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-515Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40798/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2482?
CVE-2015-2482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 or cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2015-2482?
CVE-2015-2482 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-2015-2482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript, Microsoft Internet Explorer.