CVE-2015-6168

Name: CVE-2015-6168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-09T11:59:49.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6153.. EPSS estimates a 31.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6153.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.25%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://blog.skylined.nl/20161201001.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034316
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-125
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40878/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.skylined.nl/20161201001.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034316
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-125
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40878/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6168?

How severe is CVE-2015-6168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6168?

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