How severe is CVE-2015-6053?

CVE-2015-6053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6053?

CVE-2015-6053 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6053?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-6053 published?

CVE-2015-6053 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6053

CVE-2015-6053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2015-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted parameters in an ArrayBuffer.slice call, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6053?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted parameters in an ArrayBuffer.slice call, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6053?: CVE-2015-6053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6053?: CVE-2015-6053 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6053 published?: CVE-2015-6053 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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