| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS15-091 | Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (3084525) | Windows 10 | Critical | 12-08-2015 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Microsoft Edge.
Detailed Information on the risk:
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory. These vulnerabilities could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
An attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit these vulnerabilities through Microsoft Edge, and then convince a user to view the website. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements by adding specially crafted content that could exploit these vulnerabilities.
Windows 10 for 32-bit SystemsAn attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit these vulnerabilities through Microsoft Edge, and then convince a user to view the website. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements by adding specially crafted content that could exploit these vulnerabilities.
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS15-091
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Affected Software
Windows 10 for 32-bit SystemsWindows 10 for x64-based Systems