Microsoft Internet Explorer JScript9 Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2015-2419)

Publish date: July 13, 2016

Severity: CRITICAL

Advisory Date: SEP 30, 2015

DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a double free memory corruption vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the affected application. Failed attempts will likely cause a denial of service condition.

TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

SOLUTION

PATCH: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms15-065

Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1006599

AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 10
Internet Explorer 11

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