CVE-2015-6140: Edge Memory Corruption — Fix & Details

CVE-2015-6140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6142, CVE-2015-6143, CVE-2015-6153, CVE-2015-6158, CVE-2015-6159, and CVE-2015-6160. EPSS estimates a 16.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6142, CVE-2015-6143, CVE-2015-6153, CVE-2015-6158, CVE-2015-6159, and CVE-2015-6160.

Metrics

EPSS Probability 16.81%
96.6th percentile
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor Product Versions
Microsoft Edge All versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6140?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6142, CVE-2015-6143, CVE-2015-6153, CVE-2015-6158, CVE-2015-6159, and CVE-2015-6160.

How severe is CVE-2015-6140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6140?
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.