Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41105.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access) via unspecified open and close requests, aka "Microsoft Silverlight RCE Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Silverlight | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034321
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-12
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034321
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-12
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6166?
CVE-2015-6166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41105.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access) via unspecified open and close requests,...
How severe is CVE-2015-6166?
CVE-2015-6166 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-2015-6166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Silverlight.