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CVE-2015-1686

UnknownEPSS 16.27%

Last modified

CVE-2015-1686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.6 through 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.6 through 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript and JScript ASLR Bypass.". EPSS estimates a 16.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.6 through 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.6 through 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript and JScript ASLR Bypass."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.27%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9
MicrosoftInternet Explorer10
MicrosoftInternet Explorer11
MicrosoftVbscript5.6
MicrosoftVbscript5.7
MicrosoftVbscript5.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1686?
The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.6 through 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.6 through 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript and JScript ASLR Bypass."
How severe is CVE-2015-1686?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1686?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST