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MS15-093: Security Update for Internet Explorer (3088903)
high Nessus Plugin ID 85540
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Synopsis
The remote host has a web browser installed that is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.Description
The version of Internet Explorer installed on the remote host is missing Cumulative Security Update 3088903. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability due to a memory corruption issue caused by improper accessing of objects in memory. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-093
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 85540
File Name: smb_nt_ms15-093.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/19/2015
Updated: 4/22/2022
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2015-2502
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:ie, cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/18/2015
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/18/2015
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 5/4/2022
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2015-2502
BID: 76403