CVE-2015-6047

Name: CVE-2015-6047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-14T01:59:19.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The broker EditWith feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the AppContainer protection mechanism and gain privileges via a DelegateExecute launch of an arbitrary application, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 13.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The broker EditWith feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the AppContainer protection mechanism and gain privileges via a DelegateExecute launch of an arbitrary application, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.86%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-522
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-106
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033800Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-522
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-106

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6047?

How severe is CVE-2015-6047?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6047?

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