Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an Internet Explorer memory corruption flaw. A user visiting a maliciously crafted website could allow remote code execution or crash the browser. Business urgency depends on whether Internet Explorer 6 through 11 remains in use or accessible in legacy workflows. Exposure is most likely in environments that still allow Internet Explorer 6 through 11, legacy web applications, kiosk systems, or old Windows images where MS15-056-era browser updates were not applied. Treat as high priority only where legacy Internet Explorer remains usable. If IE has been retired and unsupported images are gone, residual exposure is likely low but should be verified by inventory and patch evidence. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS15-056 guidance and apply the relevant Internet Explorer security update.; Remove or block legacy Internet Explorer usage where business processes no longer require it.; Restrict access to untrusted web content from systems that must retain Internet Explorer..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS15-056CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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