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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