Vulnerability identifier: #VU5538
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to failure to use Address Space Layout Randomization. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting, bypass ASLR mechanism and obtain potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in security bypass on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 6 - 11
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-065.aspx
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.