Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034315
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-12
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034315
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-12
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6138?
CVE-2015-6138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors...
How severe is CVE-2015-6138?
CVE-2015-6138 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.