CVE-2015-6042

Name: CVE-2015-6042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-14T01:59:16.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 22.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.41%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-106Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-106Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6042?

How severe is CVE-2015-6042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6042?

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