VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-6042

CVSS score9.3 HIGH

EPSS probability22.41%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2015-10-14

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the CWindow object implementation in 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."

Weakness classification

CWE-416: Use After Free

Primary references

secure@microsoft.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
secure@microsoft.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
secure@microsoft.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory